Weld Engineer II

Keystone Distinction Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Kentucky seeks a Weld Engineer II to join a technically advanced manufacturing team. The role offers opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, and a strong commitment to employee development.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Engineering with welding-related preferred disciplines and hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, welding processes, and APQP practices. Join a collaborative group focused on quality and cost improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering is required.
• Knowledge of welding processes and welding procedure development is preferred.
• Experience with process development, APQP, or similar quality planning methodologies is desirable.
• Experience evaluating or implementing manufacturing equipment is a plus.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD or similar design platforms is preferred.
• Experience with tooling and fixture design is beneficial.
• Understanding of GD&T, quality management systems, and DFM principles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and production teams during new product launches.
• Participate in projects involving new manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate new product designs for manufacturability, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop manufacturing concepts and process plans for new products.
• Specify, procure, and implement welding, fabrication, and assembly equipment and related documentation.
• Perform manufacturing cost analyses and production capacity evaluations.
• Support robotic welding operations by assisting with process control and optimization.
• Develop and improve fabrication and welding processes to meet production requirements.
• Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product introductions.
• Assist with installation, validation, and launch of new manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality and safety standards.
• Conduct failure analysis and support corrective actions on prototype and production components.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Welding/Metallurgical Engineering preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Welding equipment knowledge

Job description

Weld Engineer II

A well-established manufacturing organization in the central Kentucky is seeking a Weld Engineer II to join its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a technically advanced manufacturing environment with a competitive compensation and benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and a strong commitment to employee development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support engineering and production teams during new product launches.
• Participate in projects involving new manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate new product designs for manufacturability, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop manufacturing concepts and process plans for new products.
• Specify, procure, and implement welding, fabrication, and assembly equipment and related documentation.
• Perform manufacturing cost analyses and production capacity evaluations.
• Support robotic welding operations by assisting with process control and optimization.
• Develop and improve fabrication and welding processes to meet production requirements.
• Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product introductions.
• Assist with installation, validation, and launch of new manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality and safety standards.
• Conduct failure analysis and support corrective actions on prototype and production components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering required; Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering is required.
• Knowledge of welding processes and welding procedure development is preferred.
• Experience with process development, APQP, or similar quality planning methodologies is desirable.
• Experience evaluating or implementing manufacturing equipment is a plus.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD or similar design platforms is preferred.
• Experience with tooling and fixture design is beneficial.
• Understanding of GD&T, quality management systems, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a high level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative manufacturing projects while working with a collaborative engineering team in a stable and growing organization.