Weld Engineer

Zing Recruiting; Bluffton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zing Recruiting is seeking a Welding Engineer in Bluffton, Ohio to lead on-floor welding initiatives in a fast-paced automotive stamping setting. The role emphasizes ownership of welding processes, quality, and continuous improvement with hands-on floor involvement.

The ideal candidate will have a strong automotive background, experience with robotic welding systems (ABB/Fanuc), and CAD proficiency to support process development and new product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Welding/Robotic Engineering or equivalent.
• CWI/CWE or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Optimize robotic and resistance welding processes to improve quality, efficiency, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex welding challenges and implement lasting solutions.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to drive continuous improvement.
• Support new product launches, process development, and equipment improvements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, improve productivity, and strengthen manufacturing performance.

Skills

Welding engineering

Robotic welding

Troubleshooting

Robot programming

CAD experience

Education

Bachelor's in Welding/Robotic Engineering

CWI/CWE or equivalent

Tools

CAD

Job description

Bluffton, Ohio Contract to Hire Nov 3, 2026

We’re looking for a talented, hands-on Welding Engineer who thrives on solving challenges, improving processes, and driving innovation in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This is more than just another engineering position. It’s an opportunity to take ownership, work with advanced welding technologies, and make a measurable impact on our heavy stamping operations.

If they have a strong automotive background, understand the demands of a fast pace stamping operation, and enjoy being out on the manufacturing floor working with their team, this could be a great opportunity.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• Optimize robotic and resistance welding processes to improve quality, efficiency, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex welding challenges and implement lasting solutions.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to drive continuous improvement.
• Support new product launches, process development, and equipment improvements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, improve productivity, and strengthen manufacturing performance.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelors in Welding/robotic engineering or equivalent, CWI, CWE or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years related technical experience with welding processes, robotic automation, projection welding, resistance welding systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on, proactive approach to engineering challenges.
• Knowledge of robotic of robotic programing (i.e.: ABB, Fanuc)
• Experience with CAD preferred
• Automotive or fast paced manufacturing experience preferred.

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.