Onsite Laser Welding Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing

Actalent; Newton (NC); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Descripción de la vacante

Actalent is seeking a Welding Engineer in Newton, NC to develop, implement and optimize laser welding processes for production. You will support operations, establish process parameters, lead root-cause analysis for weld defects, support new product launches, and ensure IATF compliance.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, OEE, and collaboration with Quality, suppliers, and maintenance teams. This is a fully onsite permanent position.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 1+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or Welding Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting production welding operations.
• Knowledge of weld quality standards, inspection methods, and testing procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and optimize laser welding processes for production.
• Support daily manufacturing operations by troubleshooting weld-related issues and minimizing downtime.
• Establish and maintain process parameters, work instructions, and standardized operating procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for weld defects, quality issues, and equipment failures.
• Support new product launches, including process design, equipment validation, APQP deliverables, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Work closely with Quality to ensure compliance with IATF and customer-specific requirements.
• Analyze production data (scrap, rework, downtime, cycle time) to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve welding efficiency, including cycle time reduction and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Assist in specifying, installing, and commissioning new welding equipment, tooling, and automation systems.
• Provide technical support and training to operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel.
• Collaborate with suppliers, integrators, and customers on weld process-related issues.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Welding process engineering

Robotic welding

Automotive manufacturing

APQP knowledge

PFMEA knowledge

OEE improvement

Root cause analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Welding/Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Herramientas

Fanuc robots

ABB robots

KUKA robots

Laser welding

Descripción del empleo

Actalent is seeking a Welding Engineer in Newton, NC to develop, implement and optimize laser welding processes for production. You will support operations, establish process parameters, lead root-cause analysis for weld defects, support new product launches, and ensure IATF compliance.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, OEE, and collaboration with Quality, suppliers, and maintenance teams. This is a fully onsite permanent position.