Weld Process Engineer - Robotics, Fixtures & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match after 60+

Paid holidays and vacation

Personal time

Weekly pay

Snap pay

Performance & attendance bonuses (if)

Job summary

Triton Metal Products in Hamilton, IN is seeking a Weld Engineer to lead weld process development, fixture design, and robotic welding optimization across manual and automated operations. You will drive process standardization, continuous improvement, and cost reduction while supporting new product launches and sustaining production needs.

A hands-on, data-driven problem solver with strong collaboration skills will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, TIG, robotic welding).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T; mechanical comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize weld processes (WPS) for new and existing products.
• Design and improve weld fixtures for 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

Welding processes knowledge

Weld fixture design

Robotic welding programming

Reading blueprints & GD&T

Data-driven problem solving

Lean / Six Sigma mindset

CAD software (SolidWorks)

CWI certification willingness

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Welding

3–5+ years welding/manufacturing engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Triton Metal Products in Hamilton, IN is seeking a Weld Engineer to lead weld process development, fixture design, and robotic welding optimization across manual and automated operations. You will drive process standardization, continuous improvement, and cost reduction while supporting new product launches and sustaining production needs.

A hands-on, data-driven problem solver with strong collaboration skills will thrive in this role.