Robotic Welding Engineer - Lean Automation & Process Improvement

Std Iron; Thomson, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 Hiring Bonus paid over first yr

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision,

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Career Advancement Opportunities

Cross-Training and Skill Development

Stable Employment with Growing Leader

Safety-Focused Team Culture

Job summary

Standard Iron seeks a Manufacturing Engineer with a Robotic Welding focus to drive weld programming, process development, and quality improvements across sheet metal fabrication. You will develop weld parameters, program robotic cells, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on robotics experience with manufacturing engineering principles and lean methods to enhance quality, productivity, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Welding Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3-7 years of manufacturing engineering experience with robotic welding emphasis.
• Experience programming industrial robotic welding systems.
• Strong understanding of welding parameters and sheet metal fabrication.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software and nesting tools.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and optimize robotic welding applications with industrial robots (FANUC/ABB/Yaskawa/KUKA).
• Teach pendant and offline programming for welding applications.
• Develop and validate weld parameters to maximize quality and productivity.
• Program CNC equipment using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, nesting software.
• Improve processes for laser cutting, punching, forming, bending, welding, and assembly.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and jigs to improve quality and throughput.
• Support NPI by reviewing designs for manufacturability and weld sequences.
• Troubleshoot welding issues and implement corrective actions.
• Lead cost-reduction and Lean initiatives to reduce waste.

Skills

Robotic welding programming

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

GD&T understanding

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Nesting software

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Standard Iron seeks a Manufacturing Engineer with a Robotic Welding focus to drive weld programming, process development, and quality improvements across sheet metal fabrication. You will develop weld parameters, program robotic cells, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on robotics experience with manufacturing engineering principles and lean methods to enhance quality, productivity, and innovation.