Weld Process Engineer

McElroy Manufacturing, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Weld Process Engineer to lead welding processes across our production lines and drive continuous improvement.

You will own welding procedures, troubleshoot challenges, and specify equipment to maintain high quality. The role emphasizes automation, robotics, and lean manufacturing, with collaboration across Engineering, Production, Quality, and Purchasing to deliver measurable improvements and new product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Welding Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing, process, or welding engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of welding processes, equipment, and consumables used in production environments.
• Experience programming and optimizing welding robots.
• Hands-on welding knowledge and the ability to work directly with manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the Welding Process: develop, implement, and improve welding processes across our manufacturing operations.
• Create welding procedures, standards, and documentation to ensure quality and consistency.
• Troubleshoot production welding challenges and drive lasting solutions.
• Evaluate and specify welding equipment, consumables, and technologies.
• Drive Automation & Robotics: program, optimize, and support robotic welding systems.
• Lead projects from concept through implementation.

Skills

Welding engineering

Manufacturing experience

Robotics programming

Problem solving

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

Solid modeling

ERP/MRP

Job description

of working with one of Tulsa's premier employers

Employees at McElroy enjoy many rewards. Aside from working in the company of some incredibly talented co-workers, we offer signing bonuses to new employees, referral rewards to current employees, giveaway tickets to local events, wellness programs to lower insurance premiums and much more!

"Innovative company full of smart, nice people"

McElroy is a family-owned, people-oriented company founded in 1954 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We have the unique distinction of being the world's leading manufacturer and innovator of quality pipe fusion and fintube equipment. Our success is the result of the talented hands and minds of dedicated employees who we recognize as our number one asset. At McElroy, we embrace employee creativity, applaud employee achievements, award longevity and nurture careers by offering continuing education and advancement opportunities. We work as a team to fulfill our mission of making our products and the McElroy experience the best it can be for all of our customers across the globe.

What We Make

Learn more about McElroy's world-class fintube and fusion equipment.

History of McElroy

Discover McElroy's rich history in innovation.

At McElroy, we belive that safety is everyone's responsibility.

A culture of safety

Making sure our employees go home safe each day has been a top priority at McElroy for decades. We are one of only 14 companies in the state that have achieved certification with Oklahoma's Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) for exemplary achievements in workplace safety and health. All four of our clean, climate-controlled facilities operate under the 2 Second Lean philosophy which encourages employees to identify and correct any workplace hazards. Together with our management's commitment, training and inspections, McElroy sets the standard for workplace safety and continuous improvement. At McElroy, safety is no accident.

Available Positions

Position:Weld Process Engineer

Location: Tulsa, OK

Job Id:595

# of Openings:1

At McElroy, we've spent decades pioneering fusion equipment that helps build critical infrastructure around the world. Now we're looking for a Weld Process Engineer who is passionate about manufacturing, innovation, and continuous improvement to help us take our operations to the next level.

If you're the kind of engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, programming robots, developing new manufacturing processes, and seeing your ideas come to life on the shop floor, this may be the perfect opportunity.

In this role, you'll serve as a key technical leader, helping drive welding excellence across our manufacturing operations. From developing cutting-edge weld processes and robotic automation solutions to improving quality, reducing waste, and supporting new product launches, you'll have a direct impact on how McElroy products are built.

What You'll Be Doing

Own the Welding Process

• Develop, implement, and improve welding processes across our manufacturing operations.
• Create welding procedures, standards, and documentation to ensure quality and consistency.
• Troubleshoot production welding challenges and drive lasting solutions.
• Evaluate and specify welding equipment, consumables, and technologies.

Drive Automation & Robotics

• Program, optimize, and support robotic welding systems.
• Develop innovative automation solutions that improve productivity and quality.
• Create tooling and fixture concepts that enhance repeatability and efficiency.
• Explore new technologies that help keep McElroy at the forefront of manufacturing.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cycle times, defects, waste, and operating costs.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production data and process performance to drive measurable results.
• Lead projects from concept through implementation.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Operations teams.
• Support new product development by ensuring designs are manufacturable and efficient.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to identify the best equipment and solutions.
• Mentor technicians, interns, and team members while helping build manufacturing expertise across the organization.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?

At McElroy, engineers don't get stuck behind a desk.

You'll spend time in the plant, working directly with manufacturing teams, solving real-world challenges, testing new ideas, and improving the way products are built.

One week you may be developing a robotic welding solution. The next, you could be supporting a new product launch, designing fixtures, improving workflow layouts, or leading a project that significantly increases efficiency.

You'll have the opportunity to influence products, processes, and manufacturing technologies used by a company known for innovation and industry leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Welding Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing, process, or welding engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of welding processes, equipment, and consumables used in production environments.
• Experience programming and optimizing welding robots.
• Hands-on welding knowledge and the ability to work directly with manufacturing teams.
• CAD or solid modeling experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and project leadership abilities.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across departments.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience in heavy manufacturing or metal fabrication.
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Six Sigma training or certification.
• Experience designing fixtures and manufacturing tooling.
• ERP/MRP system experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Knowledge of advanced automation and manufacturing technologies.

Safety-Sensitive Designation:

Jobs which involve one or more tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others are considered safety-sensitive. This position is safety-sensitive because, in addition to the essential functions listed above, it also involves performing one or more of the following essential tasks or duties:

• The handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal or transport of hazardous material
• The operation of a motor vehicle, other vehicle, equipment, machinery or power tools
• Repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage
• The operation, maintenance or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including, but not limited to, electric, gas, and water utilities, power generation or distribution.
• The extraction, compression, processing, manufacturing, handling, packaging, storage, disposal, treatment or transport of potentially volatile, flammable, combustible materials, elements, chemicals or any other highly regulated component.