Weld Engineer – Additive Manufacturing & Process Innovation

KingRecruitingServices; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices seeks a Weld Engineer in Spring Grove, IL to develop and sustain welding and additive manufacturing programs, including AWS/ASME standards. The role combines hands-on shop support with process qualification oversight and collaboration with QA, NDT, and materials lab teams.

You will write procedures, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement in weld technology and manufacturing practices, aligning with customer specifications and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Weld Engineering or related field; strong industry experience considered.
• 1–3 years’ experience as a weld engineer or in additive manufacturing research.
• Experience building and maintaining a certified weld program.
• Ability to interpret industry and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the welding program (AWS, ASME, and others) and support certification enhancements.
• Provide on-the-floor support to welders and engineering team in welding/additive processes.
• Work with NDT to develop and sustain weld inspection program.
• Write and ensure execution of welding and additive manufacturing procedures.
• Develop customer-facing work procedures for new/repaired products.
• Review welder qualification samples with the materials lab to ensure quality.
• Interpret industry/customer specs and communicate requirements.
• Teach welding concepts to office and shop staff.
• Troubleshoot problems using a scientific approach to drive quality.
• Disposition of welding quality rejections and lead corrective actions.
• R&D on process improvement and new product development with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as technology SME in welding and additive manufacturing.
• Failure analysis of forged/welded parts and corrective actions.
• Supplier qualification and industry representation as needed.

Skills

Weld engineering

Physical metallurgy

Communication skills

Welding program

Mechanical testing

NDE

Industry specs

Education

Bachelor of Science in Weld Engineering

Material Science/Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

KingRecruitingServices seeks a Weld Engineer in Spring Grove, IL to develop and sustain welding and additive manufacturing programs, including AWS/ASME standards. The role combines hands-on shop support with process qualification oversight and collaboration with QA, NDT, and materials lab teams.

You will write procedures, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement in weld technology and manufacturing practices, aligning with customer specifications and industry standards.