Precision Welding Engineer: Process & Quality Lead

Modern Machining Solutions Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Client is seeking a Welding Engineer to take technical ownership of welding processes used in manufacturing precision components. You will develop repeatable joining methods, resolve production challenges, and partner with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve weld integrity, productivity, and product performance.

Responsibilities include developing welding procedures, evaluating materials and joint designs, supporting qualification activities, and leading root cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing and troubleshooting welding processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of welding metallurgy, engineering drawings, weld symbols, inspection methods, and process documentation.
• Ability to analyze technical problems, work directly with production teams, and communicate clear corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and optimize welding procedures, process parameters, joint preparation, tooling, and fixturing for new and existing products.
• Evaluate materials, joint designs, heat input, distortion, and weldability to establish reliable production processes.
• Support procedure and welder qualification activities and maintain the associated technical records against applicable customer and industry requirements.
• Investigate weld defects and process variation; lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions with manufacturing and quality.
• Partner with design engineers to improve joint accessibility, manufacturability, and assembly consistency.
• Plan welding trials and support inspection, testing, process validation, and the transfer of new products into production.
• Train production personnel on approved methods and prepare work instructions, acceptance criteria, and process controls.
• Evaluate welding equipment and process improvements that reduce scrap, rework, and cycle time while supporting safe operations.

Skills

Welding process development

Troubleshooting welding processes

Welding metallurgy

Engineering drawings and weld symbols

Process documentation

Root cause analysis

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering

Relevant welding qualifications or certifications

Job description

Client is seeking a Welding Engineer to take technical ownership of welding processes used in manufacturing precision components. You will develop repeatable joining methods, resolve production challenges, and partner with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve weld integrity, productivity, and product performance.

Responsibilities include developing welding procedures, evaluating materials and joint designs, supporting qualification activities, and leading root cause analysis.