Weld Engineer

BroadBean; Missouri; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

BroadBean, located in Missouri, seeks a Weld Engineer to develop welding processes and tooling for existing products, support new product launches, and oversee welding personnel development and training.

The role leads continuous improvement and maintains welding procedures, specs, and applications while coordinating with R&D to ensure repeatable, high-quality welds across manual and robotic systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field (Weld Engineering preferred).
• Formal training in robotic systems, metal fabrication, and arc welding.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement weld activities within the manufacturing engineering department for manual and robotic weld applications.
• Serve as subject matter expert for welding, both manual and robotic.
• Develop and support Welding Procedure Specifications, Manufacturing Engineering Procedures, and Work Instructions.
• Maintain all WPS for W&C Suspensions.
• Assist in procurement and application of welding machines, equipment and consumables.
• Develop training materials and coordinate training for welding positions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field

Tools

Solidworks CAD

WeldPro CAD

FANUC Robotic systems

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for developing the manufacturing weld processes and tooling for existing products, supporting new product launches and overseeing weld personnel development and training. The Weld Engineer leads the continuous improvement, development and maintenance of welding related processes, procedures, specifications and applications for new and existing products.

Essential Functions

• Lead continuous improvement weld activities within the manufacturing engineering department for both manual and automated robotic weld applications
• Be utilized as a subject matter expert for welding, both manual and robotic applications
• Develop and support Welding Procedure Specifications, Manufacturing Engineering Procedures, and Manufacturing Engineering Work Instructions
• Maintain all WPS for W&C Suspensions
• Assist in the procurement and application of welding machines, equipment and consumables
• Develop training materials and coordinate, perform and oversee training for welding related positions
• Provide technical direction during the design and testing phase of programs while working with R&D Engineering to ensure a repeatable and quality weld process
• Provides technical information concerning manufacturing processes, equipment requirements, process advantages and limitations, and both short-term and long-term plant and process planning
• Compiles and analyzes equipment and process operational data to establish performance standards for newly implemented or modified equipment, fixtures, and / or processes
• Recommend and implement methods, process, or layout changes to reduce overall costs, improve quality, and expand manufacturing capabilities
• Other duties as assigned
• Maintains regular attendance

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field is required (Weld Engineering preferred)
• Formal training in robotic systems, metal fabrication, and arc welding.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing or Weld Engineering.
• Candidate must demonstrate an ability to read and understand engineering drawings, GD&T, and weld symbology.
• Hands-on experience with welding is required. MIG and Pulse preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of practical welding standards, AWS D1.1, as set forth by the American Welding Society is required.
• Solidworks CAD, WeldPro CAD, and FANUC Robotic expertise is strongly preferred.
• AWS-CWI preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment

Physical Demands

• Some light lifting, mixture of standing and sitting.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to sometimes extreme temperatures in the production area.

Behavioral Traits

• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong integrity.
• Well organized.
• Thorough and conscientious about his/her work.

We are an Equal Opportunity 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.

This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion.

Benefits

• We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation.
• We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education.
• We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.