Weld Engineer II

Tom Trese; Kentucky; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese in central Kentucky is seeking a Weld Engineer II to join a skilled engineering team. This role focuses on welding process development, manufacturability assessments, and cost reduction across new products and existing lines.

You will collaborate with production, QA, and design teams to implement advanced welding and fabrication strategies, support APQP activities, and drive continuous improvement in a technically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering is required.
• Knowledge of welding processes and welding procedure development is preferred.
• Experience with 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.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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 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

APQP

DFM

Quality planning

Analytical skills

Project management

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

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.