Weld Engineer – Additive & Process Innovation

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

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.