Overview
Our client is seeking a Welding Engineer II to support and lead welding and fabrication initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a self-motivated engineer with a strong background in welding processes, automation, continuous improvement, and project execution.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support welding fabrication projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
- Develop and qualify welding procedures using visual inspection, NDT, and destructive testing methods.
- Create and maintain welding documentation, including Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), quality control documentation, work instructions, and process standards.
- Set up, program, and optimize automated welding equipment, including robotic welding systems.
- Support welding automation efforts through robotic programming and process improvements.
- Update manufacturing documentation, including routings, BOMs, engineering drawings, and machine programs.
- Facilitate root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities using structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, workflow optimization, and waste reduction.
- Evaluate and implement new welding technologies, equipment, and capital improvement projects.
- Provide technical support to production teams and resolve day-to-day manufacturing challenges.
- Collaborate effectively with operations, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to achieve business objectives.
- Communicate project status, results, and recommendations to stakeholders across the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in welding fabrication, welding engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
- Demonstrated knowledge of GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), Resistance Spot Welding (RSW), and Stud Welding.
- Experience developing and qualifying welding procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
- Working knowledge of welding equipment, tooling, fixtures, and fabrication processes.
- Experience supporting automated or robotic welding applications.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Additional Information
- This position operates within a manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with production equipment, welding operations, and engineering teams.
- Occasional travel may be required to support projects, equipment installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.