Welding Engineer, Chicago

Welding Engineer

4 Days Old

Opportunity to work on innovative power systems and grid technology
Join a respected company with strong roots and growth in clean energy

About Our Client

Our client is a 100-year-old, employee owned company headquartered in Chicago that is a leader in engineering and manufacturing innovative switching, protection, and automated grid control solutions to support the transition to sustainable, resilient power

Job Description

Lead and support welding fabrication projects, applying modern techniques to ensure safety, efficiency, and effectiveness by leveraging Lean, 5S, and flow line principles
Develop welding procedures hands-on, utilizing visual inspection, NDT, and destructive testing methods
Create and maintain welding documentation, including WPS, quality control standards, and detailed work instructions
Program and set up automated welding equipment, including robotic welders, with a willingness to learn Cloos and Fanuc controller systems
Maintain and update manufacturing files and systems including routings, BOMs, prints, and machine programs in response to design engineering changes
Facilitate and lead problem-solving initiatives using structured methodologies such as A3 and Four-Step problem-solving
Drive cost and efficiency improvements by researching, evaluating, and implementing new welding technologies and CapEx projects
Provide daily support for resolving welding and fabrication issues on the production floor
Collaborate and communicate effectively across departments, including with internal customers and suppliers
Exhibit strong commitment to achieving department, division, and company-wide goals and strategic initiatives

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's Degree in Welding or Welding Technology is highly preferred
Bachelor's Degree in another related Engineering field with a demonstrated knowledge of welding fabrication of 3 years of more
3+ years of demonstrated experience in the core competencies of Welding Fabrication
Advanced knowledge of industry welding processes including GMAW, GTAW, RSW and Stud Welding
Experience reading and interpreting blueprint and CAD drawings including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T)
Familiarity with Robotic programming and it's application with welding and fabrication processes
Technical knowledge of welding processes, equipment and/or support services and other relevant manufacturing activities
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal to clearly present ideas in a variety of forums
Familiarity with Tool Design and Tool Building and it's application with welding and fabrication processes

Preferred:

CWI-Certified Welding Inspector
CWEng-Certified Welding Engineer
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles and demonstrated implementation of the lean principles & key performance indicators
Experience using Microsoft Excel to analyze operational metrics
Knowledgeable with Roboplan programming software
Understanding of CAD design software

What's on Offer

Base salary between $90,000 - $115,000 depending on experience
Annual bonus based on company performance
ESOP program
3 Weeks PTO
Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and 401k with employer match

Contact

Michael Turner

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JN-072025-6788584

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Location:: Chicago

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