Principal Welding Engineer

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS); Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS) is seeking a Principal Welding Engineer in Redmond, Washington, to drive automation and improve production standards. This role involves leading robotic welding initiatives across global sites and collaborating with partners for implementing new solutions.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Engineering, over 5 years of project management experience, and AWS Certified Welding Inspector certification. This position offers the chance to impact large scale transformation projects and work closely with leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in industrial automation or engineering.
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience managing CAPEX projects and implementing improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and rollout of robotic welding processes globally.
• Own strategy for welding technology ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Drive initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste.

Skills

Robotic welding

Project management

Process improvements

Lean manufacturing

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related technical field

AWS Certified Welding Inspector

Job description

Are you a highly experienced Principal Welding Engineer with a strong background in robotic welding and manufacturing automation? Would you be interested in joining Genie, a global OEM, to help advance large scale automation and modernize production across multiple sites? Do you have the ability to engage stakeholders and deliver complex automation initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce cost and maintain quality standards? If so, this Principal Welding Engineer role could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and rollout of robotic welding processes across international manufacturing locations.
• Own the strategy for welding technology and automation, ensuring alignment with wider business goals.
• Work closely with external partners, integrators and suppliers to evaluate and implement new solutions.
• Drive initiatives focused on improving productivity, reducing waste and enhancing product quality.
• Support production planning by ensuring welding capacity and processes meet operational demands.
• Promote standardization of welding processes across global sites including the US, China, Brazil and Mexico.
• Address complex technical challenges using structured problem solving and engineering expertise.

Skills and Experience Requirements

• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in industrial automation, manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Proven exposure to robotic welding and automated production systems.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector certification.
• Experience managing CAPEX projects and delivering process improvements.
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across functions and locations.

The successful Principal Welding Engineer will join Genie, part of Terex Corporation, a globally established organization investing in advanced manufacturing capabilities. You will play a central role in driving automation across the business, supporting the transition to more efficient and standardized welding processes. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to large scale transformation projects while working closely with leadership and international teams with the opportunity to progress to Subject Matter Expert level in welding technology.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.