John Deere · 6 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer I - Weld
Dubuque, IA
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$35/hr - $39/hr
2+ years expJohn Deere is a leading manufacturer in the agricultural sector, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I - Weld to provide technical support during the 3rd shift. This role focuses on maintaining production flow, ensuring quality standards, and facilitating communication between shifts.
ConstructionIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Ankit Srivastava
Responsibilities
Monitor Fabrication D155/D156 and D157 operations to ensure adherence to standard work and safety protocols
Support operators with troubleshooting equipment, tooling, or process issues
Address operator concerns during new splits, process changes, or ramp‑up activities
Verify correct function of tooling and fixtures; escalate issues when failures or abnormalities occur
Maintain work continuity while skilled trades are executing department projects
Perform in‑process quality checks and audits according to established guidelines
Document non‑conformances and initiate containment steps when defects are discovered
Coordinate with the Quality team to manage suspect material and ensure proper disposition
Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards, weld requirements, and inspection criteria
Identify opportunities to improve ergonomics, safety, productivity, or process flow during 3rd‑shift operations
Capture operator feedback and relay improvement ideas or concerns to 1st‑shift engineering teams
Support implementation of process updates and validate changes on the shop floor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Weld Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience in a manufacturing environment—preferably fabrication, welding, or assembly
Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues
Working knowledge of quality systems, inspection criteria, and non‑conformance documentation
Ability to work independently on 3rd shift while maintaining strong communication with cross‑shift teams
Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working closely with operators, skilled trades, and engineering teams
Preferred
Experience with welding processes, fixtures, jigs, and fabrication tooling
Familiarity with continuous improvement tools (Lean, 5S, ergonomic assessments, etc.)
Experience working in a union environment
Experience with automatic processes, robot programming
Company
John Deere
John Deere is a manufacturing company that designs and produces lawn, garden, electric, agriculture, and construction equipment.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $2B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
John May
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
Pierre Guyot
Senior Vice President John Deere Power System
Recent News
2026-01-22
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