Manufacturing Welding Engineer

Ultimate Staffing; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Welding in St. Louis, Missouri. This high-impact role focuses on optimizing welding operations and driving production efficiency. Responsibilities include designing and implementing welding processes, engineering weld fixtures, and collaborating with production teams to solve quality issues.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 2 years of experience with robotic MIG welding. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience with robotic MIG welding in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to analyze problems and implement effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement welding processes, systems, and tooling.
• Engineer and procure weld fixtures to improve productivity and consistency.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues on the production floor.

Skills

Robotic MIG welding

Engineering principles

Problem analysis

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer - Welding is a hands-on, high-impact role responsible for supporting and optimizing welding operations across the facility. This position drives production efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement within the welding department. You will be involved in weld fixture design, process development, programming, and equipment specification, supporting MIG, TIG, spot, and flash welding. This role collaborates with tube fabrication and assembly teams to ensure seamless production flow. The engineer identifies and resolves quality and process challenges, analyzes production issues, and implements innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement welding processes, systems, and tooling
• Engineer and procure weld fixtures to improve productivity and consistency
• Evaluate and improve existing welding processes through documentation and optimization
• Diagnose and troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues on the production floor
• Recommend and implement process improvements to maximize efficiency of both labor and workspace
• Provide hands-on support to production and maintenance teams, including machine setup and in-process inspection
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal teams, including Sales and Project Management, supporting customer visits and technical discussions

Additional Contributions

• Support company goals by maintaining high standards of professionalism and teamwork
• Assist in maintaining and improving manufacturing equipment performance
• Ensure product quality meets strict company and customer standards
• Handle sensitive technical information with discretion and professionalism
• Build strong working relationships across departments and with external partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required)
• Minimum of 2 years' experience with robotic MIG welding in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes
• Proven ability to analyze problems and implement effective solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on producing quality results on time

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.