Weld Manufacturing Engineer

The Judge Group; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Judge Group seeks a Welding/Manufacturing Engineer contractor in Illinois to support OFP, address quality concerns, and provide technical assistance to production operators. You will troubleshoot welding-related issues, partner with the Weld Manufacturing Engineering team on process improvements, and collaborate in a cross-functional setting to meet production goals.

A bachelor's degree in engineering is required, with 1–3 years' relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with engineering tools, systems, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Support the Order Fulfillment Process (OFP) by addressing quality concerns and providing technical assistance to production operators.
• Troubleshoot welding-related production and tooling issues to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Partner with the Weld Manufacturing Engineering team on process improvement initiatives and engineering projects.
• Collaborate within a cross-functional team environment to support welding operations and achieve production goals.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement related to weld fixtures, process flow, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Engineering tools

Manufacturing knowledge

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Fanuc robotics

PLCs

Job description

Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Order Fulfillment Process (OFP) by addressing quality concerns and providing technical assistance to production operators.
• Troubleshoot welding-related production and tooling issues to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Partner with the Weld Manufacturing Engineering team on process improvement initiatives and engineering projects.
• Collaborate within a cross-functional team environment to support welding operations and achieve production goals.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement related to weld fixtures, process flow, quality, and productivity.

Required Qualifications

• Degree or background in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and distribution processes, quality systems, tooling, tool design, preventive maintenance, and facility operations.
• Proficiency with engineering tools, systems, and databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Fanuc robotic welding systems.
• Quality Engineering experience or a strong background in quality-related manufacturing functions.
• Understanding of production line design, material presentation, line balancing, cycle-time management, and lean manufacturing tools.
• Experience supporting weld and assembly operations, including tooling, PLCs, robotic systems, and manufacturing facilities.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and manufacturing engineering experience.

Experience

• 1-3 years of relevant manufacturing, welding, or industrial engineering experience.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.