Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer 3Job Location: Wentzville, MOPay Rate: $49.50 – $51.50/ hour on W2 onlyJob Type: Contract 12 months with possible extensions or C2HJob Description:Job SummaryWe are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical support for welding and joining systems in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. This role will support maintenance, quality, and production teams by troubleshooting equipment issues, improving manufacturing processes, and ensuring compliance with established welding and dispensing standards. The engineer will act as a technical resource on the plant floor and help drive continuous improvement initiatives related to welding, fastening, sealing, and adhesive processes.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide daily technical support for welding, dispensing, and joining systems used in automotive body manufacturing.Assist maintenance teams in troubleshooting equipment failures and improving diagnostic capabilities.Support production and quality teams in maintaining process control standards for welding, fastening, sealing, and adhesive applications.Participate in new part tryouts and validate welding processes to ensure quality and performance requirements are met.Monitor welding and dispensing systems to identify process deviations and implement corrective actions.Maintain documentation, schedules, and records related to welding and dispensing equipment maintenance and validation.Analyze production data and reports to identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements.Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to improve equipment performance, quality, and cost efficiency.Support internal and external audits by maintaining process documentation and ensuring compliance with established standards.Promote and follow plant safety policies while serving as a role model for safe work practices.Required QualificationsExperience working in a manufacturing or automotive production environment.Hands-on experience supporting welding and joining systems such as resistance welding, projection welding, or brazing processes.Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and support maintenance teams with technical guidance.Experience interpreting engineering drawings, technical documentation, and manufacturing process standards.Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime when required.Preferred QualificationsExperience in automotive body shop manufacturing environments.Background in welding engineering or manufacturing engineering.Familiarity with welding process standards, monitoring systems, and manufacturing quality requirements.Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a production environment.Work EnvironmentOnsite role within a manufacturing plant environment.May require working across different shifts depending on production needs.Requires collaboration with maintenance, engineering, and production teams on the plant floor.Thanks & RegardsArchit SharmaSenior Associate – Recruitment – EST609-353-5246archit.sharma@russelltobin.com420 Lexington Ave, 30th FL. New York, NY 10170www.russelltobin.com/