Global Welding Engineering Leader | Standards & Automation (Hybrid)

Donaldson

BLOOMINGTON (MN)

Hybrid

USD 86,000 - 111,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Donaldson is a leader in filtration technology, seeking a Senior Regional Welding Engineer to standardize and govern welding across global sites from its Bloomington, MN office. You will drive compliance with AWS, ASME BPVC, PED, Nadcap, and quality standards while improving weld quality, cost, and efficiency.

The role requires 5+ years in welding engineering within manufacturing, expertise in welding automation, and experience mentoring teams globally.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Welding certifications (CWI, CWE, IWE or equivalent).
Strong knowledge of AWS, ASME BPVC, PED, Nadcap, and global welding standards.
NDT certification (Level II or III in VT, PT, MT, UT, RT or equivalent).
Experience in weld design, materials, distortion control, and failure analysis.
Proven ability to support new product introductions and complex welding programs.
Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective actions for weld issues.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop welding personnel globally.
Experience creating and delivering training programs and building technical capability.
Experience in global manufacturing, ideally in aerospace, energy, heavy equipment, or pressure-retaining components.
Experience with welding automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to documentation and compliance.
Excellent communication, cross-cultural collaboration, and ability to influence without authority.
Proven technical leadership and capability in training and developing others.

Responsibilities

Serve as enterprise SME for welding processes, metallurgy, NDE, fabrication standards, weld design, and welding engineering governance.
Support new product introduction and major programs with weld feasibility, qualification, process development, and technical problem solving.
Provide expert guidance in welding metallurgy, materials selection, heat input control, distortion management, and failure analysis.
Evaluate, introduce, and implement advanced welding technologies (robotic, laser, hybrid, adaptive systems, automation, digital tools, and real-time monitoring).
Develop long-term roadmap for welding innovation, capital investment, and workforce upskilling.
Establish and govern global welding standards, procedures, and best practices aligned with AWS, ASME, PED, ISO, Nadcap, and customer requirements.
Oversee WPS/PQR development, welder/operator qualification, certification tracking, and global compliance across all sites.
Lead cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to standardize global welding operations.
Conduct audits, ensure regulatory and customer compliance, and oversee NDT requirements and execution.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for weld-related issues across the enterprise.
Drive cost reduction, process efficiency, and standardization of consumables, equipment, and welding practices.
Develop and deliver global training programs, mentoring, and competency systems for welders, inspectors, and engineers.