Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing and Quality Engineer 

Location: Dubuque, IA 52001

Assignment Length: 24 months + (Possible Extension)

Position Type: Contract/ Contingent 

Pay Rate: /hr. on w2 All Inclusive on SGS Payroll (Doesn’t Include PTO/Holiday Pay)

3rd shift
10:00pm-6:00am Sunday-Thursday
Metatarsals needed day 1

Position Summary
The Contingent Engineer – Manufacturing & Quality Support provides on‑site technical coverage during 3rd shift to maintain production flow, ensure adherence to quality standards, and communicate critical findings to 1st‑shift engineering and leadership teams. This role supports fabrication and D157 areas with hands‑on troubleshooting, quality issue containment, and operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities
1. 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 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.

2. Quality Assurance

• 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.

3. Process & Continuous Improvement

• 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.

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 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 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

• 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.