Weld Engineer

Behm Consulting LLC; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GenMet is seeking a Weld Engineer to support welding and fabrication processes, drive continuous improvement, and analyze customer drawings to develop fabrication requirements in SolidWorks. The role collaborates with Sales, Estimating, Customer Service, Purchasing and Operations to ensure on-time delivery of quality engineered information and parts.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Mechanical Drafting or related field and 3–5 years welding/fabrication experience; proficiency in

Qualifications

• Customer-focused team member with unquestionable ethics.
• Associate's Degree in Mechanical Drafting or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years welding or fabrication experience preferred; continuous improvement/cost-saving background desirable.
• Knowledge of AWS Certified Weld Inspector/Instructor (CWI) desired.
• Proficient in SolidWorks; able to use CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and tools to production to fabricate and assure part quality.
• Proactively pursue opportunities and resolve issues.
• Support welding, robotic welding, laser cutting, and inspection equipment programming.
• Review customer information to create fabrication requirements and drawings in SolidWorks.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Customer-focused

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Blueprint reading

Education

Associate's Degree in Mechanical Drafting or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

GenMet is a leading custom metal fabrication manufacturer known for delivering superior safety, quality, and on-time delivery through employee-led continuous improvement and state-of-the-art technology. Serving a wide range of industries, GenMet has built a reputation for innovation, precision, and long-term customer partnerships while fostering a collaborative culture where employees are empowered to make a difference. Behm Consulting, LLC is proud to partner with GenMet to find talented professionals ready to build a rewarding career.

The Weld Engineer supports welding and broader fabrication processes, drives continuous improvement/cost savings, and reviews and analyzes customer information to create models and technical drawings in SolidWorks to build a wide variety of fabricated metal products in accordance with GenMet's standard procedures. He/she supports a safe working environment, quality products, and on-time delivery of engineering information to the operations team. They work with Sales, Estimating, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Operations to respond accurately and quickly to customers. He/she passionately supports manufacturing and STEM education within GenMet and the broader community.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide production team members the information and tools needed to successfully fabricate and ensure the quality of customer parts and assemblies.
• Proactively pursue opportunities and resolve issues (incorporate lessons learned).
• Support manufacturing system programming (welding, robotic welding, laser cutting, Inspection equipment, etc.).
• Support "Yellow Sheet" (or continuous improvement) submittals by team and complete in a timely manner
• Support equipment, new tooling, and replacement tooling activities
• Review and analyze customer information (i.e., drawings, specifications, verbal direction, etc.) to create fabrication requirements including part tolerances, critical dimensions, cosmetic and finishing standards and instructions.
  • Prepare models and technical drawings (blueprints) in SolidWorks to build a wide variety of fabricated metal products following GenMet's standard procedures.
  • Resolve design problems and prepare variations of design or materials for Customer consideration.
  • Compute mathematical formulas to develop design specifications.
  • Compute dimensions of materials to support purchasing activities.
  • Correct drawing or specification deficiencies.
• Adhere to quality standards and processes. Resolve corrective actions, non-conforming products and deviations.
  • Generate required inspection documentation templates and electronic files to ensure part compliance.
  • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment
  • Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Customer-focused team member with unquestionable ethics.
• Associate's Degree in Mechanical Drafting or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of welding or fabrication experience preferred. Knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing methods and procedures desired. Examples of continuous improvement/cost savings success.
• Knowledge of, or interest in pursuing, American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Weld Inspector/Instructor (CWI).
• Proficient or able to become proficient in SolidWorks; previous Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software use
• Able to read (or quickly learn) blueprints, weld symbols, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) desired
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and consistent follow-through.
• Effective verbal and written communication internal and external to the organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new software programs as required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to safely and successfully perform the job functions
• Must be able to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 Lbs.

GenMet is an Equal Opportunity and Affimitive Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.