GTAW Welding Process Engineer

Kensington Consulting Ltd; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k)

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Student loan assistance

Commuter benefits

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Zusammenfassung

Kensington Consulting Ltd in Wisconsin is seeking a GTAW Welding Process Engineer to lead TIG and orbital welding technologies in a high-mix, precision manufacturing environment.

You will own process development, qualification, scale‑up, and ensure AWS/ASME code compliance, while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Production and customers to deliver robust welding systems.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred (Associate degree with extensive welding experience considered)
• 5+ years hands‑on GTAW (TIG) welding experience
• Orbital welding experience strongly preferred
• Proven experience developing and scaling welding processes for production
• Strong understanding of AWS D17.1, AWS D18.2, or ASME Section IX
• Experience leading cross‑functional or matrixed engineering teams
• Experience with automated orbital welding systems (AMI, Liburdi, Polysoude, or similar)
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with PLC / HMI systems is a plus
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Strong technical communication skills

Aufgaben

• Lead the introduction and deployment of GTAW and orbital welding systems, including power supplies, weld heads, fixtures, and control
• Develop, document, and qualify welding procedures (WPS/PQR) to AWS and ASME standards
• Provide technical leadership on weld joint design, fixturing, and tooling development
• Establish weld process monitoring, data logging, and traceability systems
• Drive root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide hands‑on technical support and training to operators, engineers, and technicians
• Support capital equipment justification, budgeting, and project scheduling
• Collaborate with customers on manufacturability feedback and weld design recommendations
• Participate in audits and qualification activities for welded products and processes

Kenntnisse

GTAW TIG welding

Orbital welding

WPS/PQR development

Cross-functional leadership

SolidWorks

Lean Six Sigma

PLC/HMI familiarity

Fixture design

AWS D17.1 / ASME IX knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Associate degree with extensive welding experience

Tools

AMI orbital welding system

Liburdi orbital welding systems

Polysoude orbital welding system

Jobbeschreibung

Join a well-established advanced manufacturing organisation as GTAW Welding Process Engineer to lead TIG and orbital welding technologies within a high-mix, precision manufacturing environment.

This role acts as the technical authority for GTAW and orbital welding, owning process development, qualification, and scale‑up of stainless‑steel welding solutions for tubing assemblies and precision components. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, and customers to deliver robust, repeatable, code‑compliant welding systems.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pension plan
• Child care support
• Paid maternity leave
• Student loan assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

DAY-TO-DAY OF THE ROLE

• Lead the introduction and deployment of GTAW and orbital welding systems, including power supplies, weld heads, fixtures, and control
• Develop, document, and qualify welding procedures (WPS/PQR) to AWS and ASME standards
• Provide technical leadership on weld joint design, fixturing, and tooling development
• Establish weld process monitoring, data logging, and traceability systems
• Drive root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide hands‑on technical support and training to operators, engineers, and technicians
• Support capital equipment justification, budgeting, and project scheduling
• Collaborate with customers on manufacturability feedback and weld design recommendations
• Participate in audits and qualification activities for welded products and processes

SKILLS YOU NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred (Associate degree with extensive welding experience considered)
• 5+ years hands‑on GTAW (TIG) welding experience
• Orbital welding experience strongly preferred
• Proven experience developing and scaling welding processes for production
• Strong understanding of AWS D17.1, AWS D18.2, or ASME Section IX
• Experience leading cross‑functional or matrixed engineering teams
• Working knowledge of metallurgy, thermal distortion control, and fixture design
• Experience with automated orbital welding systems (AMI, Liburdi, Polysoude, or similar)
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with PLC / HMI systems is a plus
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Strong technical communication skills