Weld Engineer \"ONSITE Hamilton, IN \"

Triton Metal Products; Island Park (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Triton Metal Products in Hamilton, IN seeks a Weld Engineer to lead weld process development, fixture design, and weld process performance across manual and robotic welding operations.

You will drive standardization, continuous improvement, and cost reduction while supporting new product launches and ongoing production needs, mentoring weld technicians and collaborating with production, quality, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Welding Technology, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3–5+ years of welding, fabrication, or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes and related tooling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize weld processes (WPS) for new and existing products.
• Design and improve weld fixtures to ensure repeatability, efficiency, and quality.
• Program and optimize robotic welding systems to improve throughput and reduce variability.
• Establish and maintain weld process standards, best practices, and setup guidelines.
• Analyze weld performance data and drive improvements in quality, cycle time, and cost.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for weld-related issues.
• Support new product launches through APQP, including weld process readiness and validation.
• Identify gaps in weld processes, tooling, and training, and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure alignment and execution.
• Support weld qualification activities (WPS/PQR) in coordination with CWI.
• Mentor weld technicians and support development of technical capabilities across the team.

Skills

GMAW

FCAW

TIG

Robotic welding

Weld fixtures

Blueprints & GD&T

Lean Six Sigma

CAD SolidWorks

CWI certification

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Engineering or Welding Technology

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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TRITON METAL PRODUCTS INC., Hamilton, IN, US

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

The Weld Engineer is responsible for weld process development, fixture design, and weld process performance at Triton Metal Products. This role supports production by improving weld quality, consistency, and efficiency across manual and robotic welding operations. The Weld Engineer drives process standardization, continuous improvement, and cost reduction while supporting new product launches and ongoing production needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize weld processes (WPS) for new and existing products
• Design and improve weld fixtures to ensure repeatability, efficiency, and quality
• Program and optimize robotic welding systems to improve throughput and reduce variability
• Establish and maintain weld process standards, best practices, and setup guidelines
• Analyze weld performance data and drive improvements in quality, cycle time, and cost
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for weld-related issues
• Support new product launches through APQP, including weld process readiness and validation
• Identify gaps in weld processes, tooling, and training, and implement improvements
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure alignment and execution
• Support weld qualification activities (WPS/PQR) in coordination with CWI
• Mentor weld technicians and support development of technical capabilities across the team

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, TIG, robotic welding)
• Experience with weld fixture design and manufacturing processes
• Experience with robotic welding programming and optimization preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T
• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
• Experience with continuous improvement tools (lean, six sigma, FMEA) preferred
• Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• CWI certification preferred or ability to obtain

Education & Experience

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Welding Technology, or related field OR equivalent hands-on experience
• 3-5+ years of experience in welding, fabrication, or manufacturing engineering

Key Characteristics

• Hands-on and practical problem solver
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude
• Willingness to support production needs as required

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to improving weld quality, reducing variation, and increasing production efficiency. The Weld Engineer plays a key role in scaling operations, supporting new product launches, and driving continuous improvement across the business.

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