Laser Welding Engineer — Automation & Process Improvement

Actalent; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Programs

Job summary

Actalent in Newton, NC, seeks a Welding Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize laser welding processes for production, and to support daily operations by troubleshooting weld issues and reducing downtime.

You will establish parameters, SOPs, and work instructions, lead root-cause analyses for defects, and assist in product launches with PFMEA and control plans, while ensuring IATF compliance and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Welding/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering.
• 1+ year experience in manufacturing or welding engineering.
• Experience supporting production welding operations.
• Knowledge of weld quality standards and inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize laser welding processes for production.
• Troubleshoot weld-related issues and minimize downtime.
• Establish process parameters, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Lead root cause analysis for weld defects and equipment failures.
• Support new product launches with process design, equipment validation, APQP deliverables, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure IATF and customer requirements.
• Analyze production data to drive continuous improvement.
• Improve welding efficiency and OEE.
• Assist in specifying and commissioning new welding equipment and automation.
• Provide training to operators and maintenance personnel.
• Collaborate with suppliers, integrators, and customers on weld issues.

Skills

Welding process engineering

Robotic welding

Automotive manufacturing

IATF PPAP knowledge

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Analytical skills

OEE improvement

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Fanuc robotics

ABB robotics

KUKA robotics

Laser welding equipment

Job description

Actalent in Newton, NC, seeks a Welding Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize laser welding processes for production, and to support daily operations by troubleshooting weld issues and reducing downtime.

You will establish parameters, SOPs, and work instructions, lead root-cause analyses for defects, and assist in product launches with PFMEA and control plans, while ensuring IATF compliance and driving continuous improvement.