Weld Engineer: Additive Manufacturing Specialist

Job Juncture; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks a Welding Engineer to lead and sustain welding and additive manufacturing initiatives. You will own the welding program (AWS, ASME) and work with quality, NDT, and labs to certify and continually improve processes.

You will provide hands-on floor support, help develop procedures, mentor staff, and collaborate across Sales, Forge, Heat Treat, and suppliers to expand capabilities and product offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Weld Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Material Science (emphasis on weld processes) preferred, otherwise relevant industry experience.
• 1–3 years’ experience as a weld engineer or applicable additive manufacturing research.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the welding program (AWS, ASME and others). Collaborate with quality for certification enhancements.
• Provide on-the-floor support to welders and engineering team members in welding and additive processes.
• Collaborate with NDT to develop and sustain a weld inspection program.
• Develop and execute manufacturing procedures including welding and additive manufacturing procedures.
• Lead customer-facing work procedures for new and repaired products.
• Review processes and welder qualification samples with materials lab to ensure quality.
• Interpret industry and customer specifications and communicate requirements.
• Educate office and shop staff on welding concepts and practices.
• Troubleshoot using a scientific approach and drive corrective actions.
• Engage in R&D for process improvement and new product development with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as technology SME in welding and additive manufacturing.

Skills

Weld engineering

Physical metallurgy

Heat treatment principles

Mechanical testing

NDE

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Weld Engineering

Tools

AWS/ASME welding standards

Welding automation tools

Job description

Job Juncture seeks a Welding Engineer to lead and sustain welding and additive manufacturing initiatives. You will own the welding program (AWS, ASME) and work with quality, NDT, and labs to certify and continually improve processes.

You will provide hands-on floor support, help develop procedures, mentor staff, and collaborate across Sales, Forge, Heat Treat, and suppliers to expand capabilities and product offerings.