Victaulic

Overview

Victaulic is a global leader in pipe joining solutions, offering a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth, professional development, and comprehensive benefits. The Welding Engineer position in Leland, North Carolina focuses on ensuring weld integrity, driving scrap reduction, and optimizing automated TIG welding operations on stainless steel components.

Responsibilities

• Understand and abide by all Company safety rules, regulations, and policies.
• Monitor and evaluate weld quality across TIG welding operations, identifying trends and driving corrective action on integrity issues.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for weld-related non-conformances, scrap, and rework.
• Establish and track weld quality metrics; develop and execute scrap reduction initiatives with measurable targets.
• Maintain and audit welding procedures (WPS/PQR) and welder qualification records in accordance with applicable codes.
• Support automated welding cell operations — troubleshooting process parameters, fixtures, and equipment to sustain consistent weld quality.
• Collaborate with quality and production teams on inspection criteria, accept/reject standards, and disposition of non-conforming products.
• Provide technical guidance and training to welding operators and technicians on defect recognition and process discipline.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and engineering changes with weld quality input.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing welding environment with a focus on quality and defect reduction.
• Hands-on knowledge of TIG (GTAW) welding of stainless steel.
• Familiarity with automated or semi-automated welding systems (robotic, orbital, or cobot).
• Working knowledge of AWS A5.12, D1.6, D18.2, ISO 6848 and other related specifications.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and weld symbols.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in structured root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, fishbone).

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k

Additional Information

• This is an on-site role based at Victaulic Leland, NC facility.
• It is a manufacturing floor-based role requiring frequent walking, standing, lifting, and hands-on interaction with equipment.