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Overview

GTI Fabrication is seeking a highly experienced Weld Engineer to lead the design, control, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes in a modular fabrication environment. This role focuses on developing scalable, efficient production methods for custom enclosures and structural steel weldments.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for modular fabricated systems, containerized enclosures, and steel structures.
  • Develop weld mapping and work instructions.
  • Use CAD tools (SolidWorks and AutoCAD) to design fixtures, tooling, and work-holding solutions.
  • Translate engineering design requirements into robust and efficient production processes.
  • Lead new product introduction (NPI) efforts from prototype through full-rate production.
  • Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve flow.
  • Integrate automated and digital manufacturing technologies where applicable.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate manufacturability.
  • Utilize ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) to manage process documentation.
  • Mentor technicians and junior engineers in best practices for manufacturing engineering.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Weld Engineering.
  • Experience in weld engineering and manufacturing engineering, preferably in modular fabrication, defense, energy, or industrial equipment sectors.
  • Active AWS CWI certification; NDE experience a plus.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD for 3D modeling, 2D drafting, and GD&T.
  • Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
  • Demonstrated success in process development and production scaling.
  • Hands-on experience with containerization, modular product platforms, and structural weldments.
  • Knowledge of ISO9001 quality systems and compliance standards.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Additional Information

  • This is a full-time onsite position based in Phoenix, AZ.
  • GTI will pay for relocation.
  • Work takes place in both offices and fabrication floor environments.
  • May require occasional travel to customer sites or GTI facilities.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs and walk fabrication areas.
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How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$35/hr across 38 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 127 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 90 different employers. 14 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 285 other active welding openings from 175 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

GTI Fabrication currently has 4 other openings live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (9), Sundt Construction (8), and Comfort Systems USA Southwest (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Mesa at $38/hr, El Mirage at $38/hr, and Phoenix at $30/hr. Phoenix is among them.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • CWI — the AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential. It is an inspection qualification rather than a welding one, requiring documented experience plus a three-part exam, and it is the usual route off the torch into QC.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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