Tool DesignWeld Engineer

Snelling Recruiting and Executive Search; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Robust Benefits

Anniversary Bonuses

Job summary

Snelling Recruiting and Executive Search seeks a Tool Design and Weld Engineer in Fort Collins, CO. You will design, fabricate, and refine weld fixtures and production tooling, develop welding processes, and support robotic weld cells to drive efficiency on the shop floor.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in metal fabrication, welding, and machining, plus 2+ years designing weld fixtures. SolidWorks experience and GD&T interpretation are a plus. Direct hire with strong benefits and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in metal fabrication, welding, and machining.
• 2+ years designing weld fixtures or production tooling.
• Deep knowledge of GMAW/MIG welding processes and parameters.
• Working knowledge of weld quality, distortion, and consistency factors.
• Robotic welding and automation integration experience preferred.
• Experience developing weld procedures, setup standards, and inspection criteria.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to work on the shop floor.
• Reliable and detail oriented, with a high standard of workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and refine weld fixtures and production tooling.
• Develop welding processes including sequence, joint access, and parameters.
• Troubleshoot weld defects, distortion, and fit up issues with production.
• Support robotic weld cell programming, setup, and process optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing on weldability and manufacturability.
• Participate in new part introduction and PPAP validation.

Skills

Welding - MIG (GMAW)

Metal fabrication

Machining

GD&T interpretation

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Do you want:

• To design tooling and weld it yourself?
• Huge growth and advancement opportunities?
• A team that stands by you through everything?

This could be the place for you!

Tool Design and Weld Engineer

Pay Range: $70,000 - $120,000 DOE + Profit Sharing \+ Robust Benefits
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Position Type: Direct Hire

Why consider this Tool Design and Weld Engineer position:

• Ownership committed to taking care of people first.
• Respected, values driven manufacturer where you can feel proud of your work.
• Freedom to experiment, build, and solve problems hands on.
• Drive change and make a real impact by owning projects and new processes.
• Supportive culture where they "walk through life together, good and bad."
• Anniversary bonuses that reward your loyalty and longevity.
• Robust benefits package to make you feel valued.

How you'll spend your time as a Tool Design and Weld Engineer:

• Design, fabricate, and refine weld fixtures and production tooling.
• Develop welding processes including sequence, joint access, and parameters.
• Troubleshoot weld defects, distortion, and fit up issues with production.
• Support robotic weld cell programming, setup, and process optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing on weldability and manufacturability.
• Participate in new part introduction and PPAP validation.
• Maintain CAD models, drawings, setup instructions, and process documentation.
• Develop preventive maintenance plans for tooling and fixtures.
• Mentor tool makers and production personnel on fixture design and welding.
• Improve fixtures and processes to reduce downtime, rework, and variation.

Skills & experience we'd like you to have as a Tool Design and Weld Engineer:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in metal fabrication, welding, and machining.
• 2+ years of experience designing and building weld fixtures or production tooling.
• Deep practical knowledge of GMAW/MIG welding processes and parameters.
• Working knowledge of weld quality, distortion, and consistency factors.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Robotic welding and automation integration experience highly preferred.
• Experience developing weld procedures, setup standards, and inspection criteria.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to work on the shop floor.
• Reliable and detail oriented, with a high standard of workmanship.

Compensation:
$70,000-$120,000 per year