Weld Engineer

Clear Destination Inc.; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NASG is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, launch and improve welding and assembly processes for automotive components. You will support resistance, projection and robotic MIG welding equipment from planning to production, partnering with Maintenance and Production to boost reliability, quality and throughput.

The role requires hands-on welding experience, process optimization, documentation per PFMEA and control plans, and collaboration across shifts to meet customer requirements and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a related field or equivalent welding/manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years hands-on welding processes in automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with resistance, projection welding and robotic MIG welding desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop weld processes, parameters, fixtures, and cycle times for new/existing products.
• Support equipment installation, trials, and handoff during launches.
• Troubleshoot weld quality, robot faults, fixtures, and downtime; coordinate actions.
• Maintain weld schedules, setup standards, and process checks with approvals.
• Partner with Maintenance for preventive maintenance and spare parts planning.
• Monitor performance, analyze scrap/downtime, lead root-cause improvements.
• Support weld validation and testing; containment and corrective actions when needed.
• Participate in APQP, PFMEA, control plans, PPAP; document per NASG/customer requirements.
• Improve cell layouts, ergonomics, and standardization; ensure safety compliance.
• Provide cross-shift technical support and communicate status to management.

Skills

Welding process development

Robotic MIG welding

Troubleshooting welds

Process control & PFMEA

CAD; drawings

Education

Engineering degree or related technical degree

Tools

PLC systems

Robots

HMI interfaces

CAD

Job description

Position Summary

Develop, launch and improve welding and assembly processes for automotive components. Support resistance, projection and robotic MIG welding equipment and fixtures from process planning through production. Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and resolve downtime, and with Production and Quality to meet safety, quality, output and customer requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop weld processes, parameters, equipment specifications, fixture requirements, cycle times and production readiness plans for new and existing products.
• Support equipment installation, trials, run at rate, process validation and handoff to Production and Maintenance during launches and engineering changes.
• Troubleshoot weld quality, robot and equipment faults, fixture issues and recurring downtime. Coordinate safe corrective actions with Maintenance, Tooling, Production and Quality.
• Establish and maintain approved weld schedules, setup standards, work instructions, process checks and operator training materials; control parameter changes through the applicable approval process.
• Partner with Maintenance to develop preventive maintenance routines, critical spare parts and consumable plans for weld cells, fixtures, guns and related automation.
• Monitor weld performance, scrap, rework, cycle time and downtime data; lead root cause analysis and implement sustainable improvements to process capability and equipment reliability.
• Support weld validation and quality testing, including applicable destructive tests, dimensional checks and customer requirements. Assist with containment and corrective action when product is suspect.
• Participate in APQP, process flow, PFMEA, control plan, PPAP and equipment design reviews; maintain documentation in accordance with NASG and customer requirements.
• Improve cell layouts, material flow, ergonomics, mistake proofing and standardization while following TQPS, safety and environmental requirements.
• Provide technical support across shifts and facilities as needed; communicate project status, open issues and risks to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or related technical degree preferred; equivalent relevant welding and manufacturing experience considered.
• At least three years of hands on experience with production welding processes and equipment, preferably in automotive metal manufacturing. Experience with resistance or projection welding and robotic GMAW or MIG welding preferred.
• Ability to establish and troubleshoot weld parameters, fixtures, automation and process controls. Familiarity with PLCs, robots, HMIs, electrical controls, pneumatics and preventive maintenance practices preferred.
• Working knowledge of drawings, GD&T, weld inspection and validation, PFMEA, control plans, APQP and structured problem solving. Familiarity with IATF 16949 and CQI 15 preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with Maintenance and Production, document technical changes, train associates and communicate across departments and shifts. Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CAD experience preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work is divided between office and manufacturing areas with welding equipment, automation, moving machinery, noise and variable temperatures. Required PPE must be worn in designated areas. The role involves walking, standing, bending and occasional lifting or moving of up to 30 pounds. Flexible hours and occasional travel among NASG facilities may be required. Essential functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation.

Job Description Notice

This description identifies the general nature and level of work and is not a complete list of duties or qualifications. Responsibilities may change with operational needs. It does not alter the at will employment relationship.

NASG is an equal opportunity employer.