Weld Engineer

The Weld Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving welding processes and systems within the manufacturing environment. Ensures the quality and efficiency of welding operations, collaborates with cross-functional teams to solve welding-related issues, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

1. Develops, implements, and optimizes welding processes to ensure efficient and high-quality production.

2. Establishes and maintains welding quality standards and procedures.

3. Conducts inspections and tests to ensure weld quality and compliance with industry standards and specifications.

4. Analyzes welding defects and implements corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

5. Provides technical support and guidance to production teams and welding operators.

6. Reviews and analyzes customer part prints, specifications, and other documentation to develop production quotations covering the welding of product. This will include production rates, set-up time, and tooling requirements.

7. Works with the Process Engineers to develop, review, and maintain production welding set-up specs.

8. Identifies opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions in welding operations. Leads process improvement projects.

9. Develops and maintains documentation related to welding procedures, specifications, and standards.

10. Ensures all welding operations comply with safety regulations and company policies.

11. Conducts safety audits and risk assessments related to welding activities.

12. Participates in other projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Skills Requirements

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret several types of data, especially drawings/prints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Knowledge of commonly used practices, concepts, procedures, and techniques in welding.

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or HSED; with 2 years of technical college with an area of concentration in welding, Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) or Certified Welder to AWS standards preferred

Experience Requirements

Five years of experience in weld engineering or relevant field. Manufacturing background preferred.