Weld Engineer

Leggett & Platt; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and comprehensive bene

AWS certification support

Professional development

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Precision Hydraulic Cylinders is seeking a Certified Weld Engineer to lead welding engineering, automation development, and weld quality initiatives across our manufacturing processes. This role is essential in advancing our welding technology and ensuring the structural integrity of every cylinder we produce.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or related field, AWS certification, 3–5+ years of welding experience in manufacturing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.
• AWS certification required (CWI, CWE, or SCWI preferred).
• 3–5+ years welding engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of welding metallurgy, heat input, and process control.
• Experience developing and qualifying WPS/PQR/WPQ documentation.
• Working knowledge of AWS codes and weld inspection criteria.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and maintain WPS, PQR, and WPQ documentation per AWS standards.
• Provide engineering support for various welding processes and automated applications.
• Identify new welding technologies and weld monitoring tools.
• Lead implementation and validation of robotic welding systems and fixtures.
• Conduct weld design reviews focusing on joint design, heat input, metallurgy, and distortion.
• Ensure compliance with AWS codes, customer requirements, and PHC quality standards.
• Perform root-cause analysis and corrective actions for weld-related nonconformances.
• Support Lean/CI initiatives and optimize welding parameters and process flow.
• Train and coach welders and qualification testing.

Skills

Welding metallurgy

Heat input control

WPS/PQR/WPQ documentation

AWS codes knowledge

Robotic welding systems knowledge

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

3D modeling

Weld simulation software

Job description

Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives – by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership span more than 130 years. Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products for all areas of life. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the automotive, furniture, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile and geo components industries.

Precision Hydraulic Cylinders is committed to providing comprehensive design, service, and support to OEM’s during all phases of development, testing, and production to ensure smooth integration and superior product performance.

As leading providers of a wide variety of hydraulic cylinders, we operate within a global marketplace. Offering all our OEM clients a customized solution, we pride ourselves on being able to tailor what we do to meet the changing needs of our clients. Whether you need a change in volume or a tighter deadline, we will always do our utmost to get the job done to the highest possible standard.

Precision Hydraulic Cylinders (PHC) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high‑performance hydraulic cylinders for demanding applications. We are committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement—and we are expanding our engineering capability to support our growing operations.

We are seeking a Certified Weld Engineer to lead welding engineering, automation development, and weld quality initiatives across our manufacturing processes. This role is essential in advancing PHC’s welding technology, supporting innovation, and ensuring the structural integrity of every cylinder we produce.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and maintain WPS, PQR, and WPQ documentation in accordance with AWS standards.
• Provide engineering support for GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW, and automated welding applications.
• Identify and evaluate new welding technologies, advanced waveforms, and weld monitoring tools.
• Lead implementation and validation of robotic welding systems, fixtures, and automated processes.
• Conduct weld design reviews with focus on joint design, heat input, metallurgy, and distortion control.
• Ensure compliance with AWS codes, customer requirements, and PHC quality standards.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and corrective action for weld‑related nonconformances.
• Support Lean/CI initiatives and optimize welding parameters, tooling, and process flow.
• Train and support welders through technical coaching and qualification testing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.
• AWS certification required (CWI, CWE, or SCWI preferred).
• 3–5+ years of welding engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of welding metallurgy, heat input, and process control.
• Experience developing and qualifying WPS/PQR/WPQ documentation.
• Working knowledge of AWS codes and weld inspection criteria.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulic cylinders, pressure‑containing components, or structural weldments.
• Hands‑on experience with robotic/automated welding systems.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency with CAD, 3D modeling, or weld simulation software.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunity to lead welding modernization and automation initiatives.
• A supportive, team‑focused culture within a growing global business.
• Professional development and AWS certification support.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer