Lead Robotic Welding Engineer — Process & Quality Leader

True North Consultants, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health/dental/vision/life benefits

Short-term disability

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Lead Welding Engineer for Robotic Systems and Process Qualification in Pewaukee, WI. The role leads weld process development, WPS qualification, and quality compliance across complex automation projects.

Qualifications include 5–8+ years in welding engineering or robotic welding, deep GMAW/GTAW/laser knowledge, and familiarity with AWS D1.1 and ASME IX. Local Pewaukee commuting is required.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in welding engineering or robotic welding leadership.
• Experience developing, qualifying welding procedures (WPS/PQR).
• Familiarity with welding codes (AWS D1.1, ASME IX) and defense-adjacent specs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for Robotic Welding Technicians.
• Develop and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and parameters.
• Evaluate fixtures and cell layouts for access and repeatability.
• Investigate nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Support project estimating on weld process feasibility and cycle times.
• Assist with robot commissioning and process validation.

Skills

Welding engineering

Robotic welding

WPS/PQR development

Quality compliance

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering

Tools

AWS D1.1

ASME IX

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Lead Welding Engineer for Robotic Systems and Process Qualification in Pewaukee, WI. The role leads weld process development, WPS qualification, and quality compliance across complex automation projects.

Qualifications include 5–8+ years in welding engineering or robotic welding, deep GMAW/GTAW/laser knowledge, and familiarity with AWS D1.1 and ASME IX. Local Pewaukee commuting is required.