Weld Engineer

Rittal LLC; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation: starting at $90,000 + 7%

401(k) Match

Health & Wellness Benefits

Job summary

Rittal LLC in Urbana, OH is seeking a Weld Engineer to drive welding process innovation, enhance manufacturing efficiency, and improve quality across fabrication operations. You will develop welding technologies, support new product launches, and lead capital projects to create safe, scalable processes aligned with company growth.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance, and external suppliers to ensure best-in-class manufacturing practices and a zero-accident

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Weld Engineering with 3+ years of experience as a Weld Engineer in sheet metal fabrication.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication welding, powder coating, and/or stamping
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present to Executive Management.
• Experience with SAP software, Auto CAD, and all Microsoft (Word, Excel, Power Point
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Thorough understanding of Lean methodology
• Understanding of Six Sigma quality management tools such as 5-Why, FMEA, Pareto analysis, etc.
• Experience with MIG/TIG Welding, time study collection and analysis, CNC Programming.
• Knowledge of Assembly line layout development and torque tooling design

Responsibilities

• Maintain a rigorous adherence to safety standards.
• Identify weld technologies and lead capital investment projects to improve safety, quality and productivity.
• Continuously develop weld techniques and processes to increase productivity.
• Investigate welding related issues, troubleshoot, and provide corrective measures to improve productivity and performance.
• Work with Design Engineering to develop standards, materials, and weld joint design.
• Lead and/or support new product development through launch.
• Support execution of all operations in a safe manner, achieving a zero-accident environment.
• Meet/exceed all targets for quality, productivity, uptime, on-time delivery and cost.
• Drive continuous improvement to achieve a “World Class” manufacturing environment through support of the Rittal Production System.
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and jigs for fabrication, welding, assembly, and paint operations.
• Manage and develop relationships with tooling, fixture, and equipment vendors.
• Provide weekly updates for all improvement and equipment projects.
• Maintain personal action tracker and update weekly.
• Assist Maintenance with problem-solving and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Work with QA, Industrial Engineering, and Production to develop work instructions and operation sequences.
• Organize and manage project meetings to communicate and track progress of action items.
• Actively participate in design reviews for ECN or new products.
• Respond to manufacturing feasibility requests in a timely manner.
• Attend production, staff, 1x1, and status meetings as required.
• Active participant in improving the Manufacturing Engineering organization.
• Actively engage with peers and management in the creation of positive workplace culture.
• Drive and/or support 6S activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding engineering

Sheet metal fabrication

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Lean methodology

Six Sigma knowledge

MIG/TIG welding

Time study analysis

CNC programming

Assembly line design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Weld Engineering

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

MS Office

Inventor 3D

Job description

Weld Engineer – Urbana, Ohio

About Rittal LLC

Rittal North America has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high-efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor, and hybrid applications.

Position Summary

As the Weld Engineer , you will drive welding process innovation, manufacturing efficiency, and quality improvements across Rittal’s fabrication operations. You will be responsible for developing and optimizing welding technologies, supporting new product launches, implementing capital projects, and ensuring best-in-class manufacturing practices. This role partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance, and external suppliers to create safe, efficient, and scalable manufacturing processes that support continued business growth.

Why Work at Rittal & Eplan LLC

Great Place To Work® Certified, Rittal & Eplan LLC offers a workplace culture, employee experiences, and collaborative innovation that foster a thriving environment.

• Compensation: starting at $90,000 + 7% bonus
• Benefits begin: 1st of the month after hire
• 401(k) Match
• Health & Wellness Benefits:
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technologies in a growing global organization
  Primary Activities/Duties :
• Maintain a rigorous adherence to safety standards.
• Identify weld technologies and lead capital investment projects to improve safety, quality and productivity.
• Continuously develop weld techniques and processes to increase productivity.
• Investigate welding related issues, troubleshoot, and provide corrective measures to improve productivity and performance.
• Work with Design Engineering to develop standards, materials, and weld joint design.
• Lead and/or support new product development through launch.
• Support execution of all operations in a safe manner, achieving a zero-accident environment.
• Meet/exceed all targets for quality, productivity, uptime, on-time delivery and cost.
• Drive continuous improvement to achieve a “World Class” manufacturing environment through support of the Rittal Production System.
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and jigs for fabrication, welding, assembly, and paint operations.
• Manage and develop relationships with tooling, fixture, and equipment vendors.
• Provide weekly updates for all improvement and equipment projects.
• Maintain personal action tracker and update weekly.
• Assist Maintenance with problem-solving and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Work with QA, Industrial Engineering, and Production to develop work instructions and operation sequences.
• Organize and manage project meetings to communicate and track progress of action items.
• Actively participate in design reviews for ECN or new products.
• Respond to manufacturing feasibility requests in a timely manner.
• Attend production, staff, 1x1, and status meetings as required.
• Active participant in improving the Manufacturing Engineering organization.
• Actively engage with peers and management in the creation of positive workplace culture.
• Drive and/or support 6S activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Requires extended periods on the manufacturing floor and in an office environment working at a computer. Stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach frequently throughout the work shift. Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds to waist level and up to 25 pounds above the shoulders.

Mental Requirements

Work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to assignment changes easily, ability to multi-task, learn office procedures and learn and use new software. Must be detail oriented; communicate effectively via oral and written communication with all levels of employees, customers, and vendors. Self-starter who is willing to work through and seek answers to ongoing new requirements. Must be able to work with minimum supervision.

Safety Requirements

Wear safety-toed footwear, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection and additional personal protective equipment where required.

Direction and Decision Making

Complete directives given either verbally or in writing. Make and assist in determining logical decisions.

Relationship

Direct Contacts: Vice President of Operations, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Coordinator, Manufacturing Engineering team members, Maintenance, Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, internal and external vendors and customers.

Indirect Contacts: All other departments throughout the plant.

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Weld Engineering with 3+ years of experience as a Weld Engineer in sheet metal fabrication.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication welding, powder coating, and/or stamping
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present to Executive Management.
• Experience with SAP software, Auto CAD, and all Microsoft (Word, Excel, Power Point
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Thorough understanding of Lean methodology
• Understanding of Six Sigma quality management tools such as 5-Why, FMEA, Pareto analysis, etc.
• Experience with MIG/TIG Welding, time study collection and analysis, CNC Programming.
• Knowledge of Assembly line layout development and torque tooling design

Preferred Skills

• Experience with sheet metal fabrication welding, powder coating and/or stamping
• Thorough understanding of Lean methodology
• Understanding of Six Sigma quality management tools such as 5-Why, FMEA, Pareto analysis, etc.
• Working knowledge of:
• Microsoft office
• AutoCAD
• Inventor 3D
• SAP
• Time Study Collection and analysis
• Resistance Welding
• MIG/TIG Welding
• General Metal fabrication
• Microsoft Excel Advanced
• CNC Programming
• Assembly line layout development
• Assembly torque tooling design

Work Environment

• Must work in both office and plant floor environment

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Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including Disability/Vets.