VIVA USA Inc. · 2 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer - Weld & Robotics (Onsite)
Dubuque, IA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$44/hr - $44/hrVIVA USA Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide on-site technical coverage during the 3rd shift at John Deere. The role involves maintaining production flow, ensuring quality standards, and communicating critical findings to the engineering and leadership teams, along with hands-on troubleshooting and operational support.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureSoftware
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
VIVA USA Inc.
VIVA USA Inc. (VIVA), certified Woman and Minority Owned, is a Technology and IT consulting company based in the greater Chicago area.
Founded in 1996
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Vinu Ilangovan
Chief Technology Officer
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