Weld Engineer

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC in Illinois is seeking a Weld Engineer to develop and sustain welding and additive manufacturing processes. The role combines hands-on shop support with problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.

You will lead certification programs (AWS/ASME), work with NDE and materials lab, and drive process improvements across design, fabrication, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in weld/metallurgical/material science or related field.
• 1–3 years experience as weld engineer or additive manufacturing research.
• Experience with certified weld programs (AWS/ASME).

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the welding program (AWS, ASME and others). Collaborate with quality as to the system enhancements required for certification.
• Provide on-the-floor support to welders and other engineering team members in welding/additive processes.
• Work with the NDT team in development and sustainment of a weld inspection program.
• Develop, write, and ensure effective execution of manufacturing procedures including welding and additive manufacturing procedures.
• Develop and submit customer-facing work procedures for new and repaired products.
• Review process and welder qualification samples with materials lab; adjust practices to ensure quality.
• Interpret industry and customer specifications and communicate requirements.
• Teach office and shop employees welding concepts and practices.
• Troubleshoot using a scientific approach and provide disposition of rejections.
• Research and development projects for process improvement and product development with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as technology SME in welding and additive manufacturing.
• Failure analysis and disposition of rejected forgings/welds; implement corrective actions.
• Provide supplier qualification and oversight when appropriate.
• Represent company in AWS/ASME/ASNT and other industry organizations.

Skills

Weld Engineering

Physical Metallurgy

Heat Treatment

Mechanical Testing

Microstructural Interpretation

Failure Analysis

NDE

Industry Standards

Education

B.S. in Weld/Metallurgical/Materials Science

1–3 years weld engineer experience

Tools

AWS Certified Weld Inspector

Job description

Position Summary:

The weld engineer will develop and sustain a welding and/or wire direct energy deposition additive process. Responsible for technology, people, and process qualifications, this role will require a hand-on shop support component with a strong capability of problem solving. He/she will be accountable for 3rd party program accreditation and well as monitoring and advancing technology.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and own the welding program (AWS, ASME and others).Collaborate with quality as to the system enhancements required for certification.
• Provide on-the-floor support to welders and other engineering team members in the executing of welding and/or other additive processes and products.
• Work closely with the non-destructive testing team in the development and sustainment of a weld inspection program
• Develop, write, and ensure effective execution of manufacturing procedures including welding and additive manufacturing procedures.
• Develop and submit customer facing work procedures for new and repaired products.
• Working closely with the materials lab, review process and welder qualification samples, adjusting practices and/or coaching to ensure sustainable quality performance.
• Interpret industry and customer specifications and communicate requirements
• Teaching office and shop employees welding concepts and practices
• Troubleshooting and problem solving utilizing a scientific approach
• Provide technical disposition of welding quality rejections and own the corrective action of system failures.
• Research and development projects for process improvement and product development. Work closely with cross functional team (Sales, Forge, Forge Development Team, Heat Treat, Vendors, etc.) to develop new customers, product types and/or market segments
• Through industry research, serve as a technology subject matter expert in welding and additive manufacturing.
• Failure analysis and disposition of internally and externally rejected forgings/welds
• Implementation of necessary corrective actions
• When appropriate, provide supplier qualification and oversight.
• Represent company in industry organizations as requested (e.g., AWS, ASME, ASNT)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Weld Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Material Science (emphasis on weld processes) desired but will consider candidates with comparable industry experience.
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience as a weld engineer or applicable additive manufacturing research.

Required Skills:

• Experience in building and maintaining a certified weld program.
• Intermediate understanding of physical metallurgy principles as they relate to welding, metal working and heat treatment applications.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Technical skills include: Weld Engineering, Physical Metallurgy, Heat treatment Principles, Mechanical Testing, Microstructural Interpretation, Failure Analysis, NDE, Industry and Customer Specifications.

Additional Desired Skills:

• Exposure to welding automation and robotics
• Exposure to additive manufacturing (Direct Energy Deposition [Wire or Powder], Friction Stir Welding, Electron Beam Welding)
• AWS Certified Weld Inspector