Robotic Welding Engineer - Production & APQP Lead

Powerwell; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerwell is seeking a Welding Engineer to lead on-site welding operations in Troy, MI. The role requires a degreed welding engineer with extensive hands-on welding experience, including robotic welding, MIG/Mag, TIG, laser, and plasma processes, and stainless steel welding.

The candidate will train welders, develop qualification programs, and collaborate with the Project Engineer to launch products using APQP. Travel and cross-functional coordination are expected.

Qualifications

• Degreed Welding Engineer with experience in welding processes.
• Strong knowledge of material processing, tooling and part fabrication.
• Able to learn about new products/technologies quickly.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Over three years of robotic welding engineering experience in a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all welding operations within the manufacturing facility.
• Train and mentor other engineers and maintenance technicians on welding machines and functions.
• Coordinate the manufacturing of product samples when necessary.
• Assist in troubleshooting production equipment and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain regular contact with suppliers and coordinate with Purchasing and Witzenmann suppliers to ensure timely materials.
• Perform Time studies of equipment and processes to ensure accurate cost estimation.
• Upholds Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.

Skills

GMAW (Mig)

GTAW (Tig)

Laser welding

Plasma welding

Robotic welding

Welding of stainless steel

Education

Welding Engineering degree

Tools

Robot welding systems

Job description

Powerwell is seeking a Welding Engineer to lead on-site welding operations in Troy, MI. The role requires a degreed welding engineer with extensive hands-on welding experience, including robotic welding, MIG/Mag, TIG, laser, and plasma processes, and stainless steel welding.

The candidate will train welders, develop qualification programs, and collaborate with the Project Engineer to launch products using APQP. Travel and cross-functional coordination are expected.