Senior Welding Process & Quality Engineer

Michael Page; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

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Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to develop and qualify advanced welding processes for cutting-edge applications. You will collaborate with engineering and production teams, drive improvements, and contribute to safety, quality, and cost reductions across the organization.

The role offers visibility across multiple sites and opportunities to influence manufacturing technology and process standards, with a clear path for career growth within a market-leading manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience developing, qualifying, and optimizing manufacturing welding processes.
• Knowledge of WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications), PQRs, weld qualification, and welding documentation.
• Understanding of failure analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve production-floor welding and fabrication issues.
• Interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.

Responsibilities

• Experience developing, qualifying, and optimizing manufacturing welding processes.
• Knowledge of WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications), PQRs, weld qualification, and welding documentation.
• Understanding of failure analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve production-floor welding and fabrication issues.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Review production documentation and work instructions to ensure requirements are accurate, complete, and clearly communicated.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardised manufacturing processes, introducing controlled improvements as needed.

Skills

Welding process

Welding engineering

WPS/PQRs

Root cause analysis

Welding troubleshooting

Drawings interpretation

Continuous improvement

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to develop and qualify advanced welding processes for cutting-edge applications. You will collaborate with engineering and production teams, drive improvements, and contribute to safety, quality, and cost reductions across the organization.

The role offers visibility across multiple sites and opportunities to influence manufacturing technology and process standards, with a clear path for career growth within a market-leading manufacturing