Weld Engineer

Behm-Consulting-LLC; Mequon (WI); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GenMet in Mequon, WI seeks a Weld Engineer to support welding and fabrication processes, develop models and drawings in SolidWorks, and drive continuous improvement. You will collaborate with Sales, Estimating, and Operations to deliver quality parts on time.

Qualifications include an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Drafting or related field and 3–5 years welding/fabrication experience; familiarity with AWS CWI and GD&T is a plus; proficiency in SolidWorks or CAD software is required.

Formación

• Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Drafting or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of welding or fabrication experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AWS Certified Welding Inspector/Instructor (CWI) a plus.
• Proficient in SolidWorks; able to read blueprints and weld symbols (GD&T).
• Strong problem solving and attention to detail with good communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide fabrication information and tools to production to ensure part quality.
• Proactively pursue improvement opportunities and resolve issues.
• Support welding, robotic welding, laser cutting, and inspection equipment.
• Prepare SolidWorks models and drawings per GenMet procedures.
• Maintain safety, quality, and on-time delivery of engineering information.

Conocimientos

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Educación

Associate’s degree in Mechanical Drafting

Herramientas

SolidWorks

CAD software

GD&T

Descripción del empleo

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. R esolve 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 Affir​mative 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.