NEW JOB OPENING
ENGINEER - MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY SUPPORT
IN DUBUQUE, IA, USA!

 

Date Posted: 01/22/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 495964
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Title: Engineer - Manufacturing and Quality Support
Job Location: Dubuque, IA, USA, 52001
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 3rd Shift Sunday-Thursday 10:00pm-6:00am
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 24
Min Hourly Rate($): 35.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 40.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Engineer, Manufacturing, Quality Analyst
Experience Desired: Experience in a manufacturing environment. Preferably fabrication, welding, or assembly. (3 yrs); Working knowledge of quality systems, inspection criteria, and non-conformance documentation. (3 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
Client Req ID: JP42569

Education Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Weld Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Required Skills:
• 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 Skills:
• 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

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.

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.

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.


  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

 

Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.

California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.

Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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About Rose

  • Founded in 1993
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  • 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
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