Manufacturing Engineer: Welding & Process Optimization

Advanced Exhaust Solutions

Lakeville (MN)

On-site

USD 94,000 - 125,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Job summary

Advanced Exhaust Solutions in Lakeville, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Welding to develop, implement, and improve welding processes, ensuring quality, production efficiency, and reliable product performance.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and maintenance to support manual and robotic welding, introduce new products, and maintain controlled welding procedures and documentation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Welding, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering.
Minimum three years of manufacturing experience with welding processes.
Knowledge of welding metallurgy, weld symbols, joint design, distortion control, and GMAW/GTAW.
Experience with WPS, PQR, weld qualification, inspection methods; AWS certification preferred.
Strong troubleshooting and proficiency in Lean, CAD, ERP, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

Develop welding methods, process parameters, welding sequences, and standard work instructions for repeatable production.
Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualification records as required.
Design, procure, or modify weld fixtures, tooling, and equipment to improve fit-up, access, repeatability, and distortion control.
Conduct welding time studies and analyze defects, rework, consumable use, and cycle times to identify improvements.
Train shop floor personnel on welding procedures, equipment setup, weld requirements, and revised processes.
Support Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 5S in welding operations.
Install and validate welding equipment and processes; support procedure qualification and production trials with quality personnel.
Collaborate with product development teams on weld joint design, materials, tolerances, and manufacturability.
Create and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for welding processes, tooling, and production documentation.
Validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings to reflect welding methods, consumables, and processing times.
Troubleshoot weld defects and distortion; coordinate corrective actions and inspection requirements with quality and production.
Follow applicable welding requirements, safety practices, and quality standards; support the quality policy and customer satisfaction.