Weld Manufacturing Engineer – Onsite Auto Welding

American Axle & Manufacturing; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Newton, NC is seeking a Weld Manufacturing Engineer to lead welding initiatives on a high-volume automotive line. This onsite role focuses on process stability, quality, throughput, and cost efficiency while launching new programs and supporting automated welding systems.

The ideal candidate has hands-on welding experience, familiarity with robotics (Fanuc/ABB/KUKA), and knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, and control plans to drive continuous improvement on the plant floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Welding Engineering or related field.
• 1–2+ years welding/manufacturing engineering in auto/high-volume production.
• Hands-on with robotic welding systems (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA or similar).
• Knowledge of weld quality standards, inspection methods, and NDT testing.
• Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and optimizes laser welding processes for production.
• Supports daily manufacturing operations by troubleshooting weld-related issues and minimizing downtime.
• Establishes and maintains process parameters, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Leads root cause analysis and corrective actions for weld defects and equipment failures.
• Supports new product launches including APQP deliverables, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Works with Quality to ensure IATF 16949 compliance and customer requirements.

Skills

Welding engineering

Robotic welding

Automation

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Welding/Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering degree or equal experience

Tools

Fanuc/ABB/KUKA robots

Inventor/Creo CAD

Job description

Dauch Corporation in Newton, NC is seeking a Weld Manufacturing Engineer to lead welding initiatives on a high-volume automotive line. This onsite role focuses on process stability, quality, throughput, and cost efficiency while launching new programs and supporting automated welding systems.

The ideal candidate has hands-on welding experience, familiarity with robotics (Fanuc/ABB/KUKA), and knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, and control plans to drive continuous improvement on the plant floor.