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Manufacturing Engineer

Careers Integrated Resources Inc Dubuque, IA (Onsite) Contractor
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Dubuque, IA 52001
Duration: 24 Months+ (Possible Extension)
 
Shift: 3rd shift 10:00 pm - 6:00 am Sunday - Thursday
 
Position Summary:
  • The Contingent Engineer – Manufacturing & Quality Support provides onsite technical coverage during 3rd shift to maintain production flow, ensure adherence to quality standards, and communicate critical findings to 1stshift engineering and leadership teams.
  • This role supports fabrication and D157 areas with handson troubleshooting, quality issue containment, and operational continuity.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Production Support:
  • 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 rampup 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.
 
Quality Assurance:
  • Perform inprocess quality checks and audits according to established guidelines.
  • Document nonconformances 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.
 
Process & Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to improve ergonomics, safety, productivity, or process flow during 3rdshift operations.
  • Capture operator feedback and relay improvement ideas or concerns to 1stshift engineering teams.
  • Support implementation of process updates and validate changes on the shop floor.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 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 problemsolving skills with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
  • Working knowledge of quality systems, inspection criteria, and nonconformance documentation.
  • Ability to work independently on 3rd shift while maintaining strong communication with crossshift teams.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working closely with operators, skilled trades, and engineering teams.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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
 
Work Environment:
  • Onsite role on 3rd shift supporting active production areas. Hours may vary based on operational needs, including occasional flexibility to arrive earlier or stay later to support shift handoff.
  • Requires frequent presence on the shop floor, including around welding, fabrication, and automated equipment.
  • PPE required per area standards.
 
Remarks:
  • 3rd shift
  • 10:00pm-6:00am Sunday-Thursday
  • Metatarsals needed day 1
 
Work Environment:
  • On site role on 3rd shift supporting active production areas. Hours may vary based on operational needs, including occasional flexibility to arrive earlier or stay later to support shift handoff.
  • Requires frequent presence on the shop floor, including around welding, fabrication, and automated equipment.
  • PPE required per area standards.
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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Contractor

Location

Dubuque, IA (Onsite)

Job Type

Manufacturing

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

01/22/2026

Job ID

26-01807

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