Welding Engineer

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search represents a client manufacturer seeking a Welding Engineer to own and optimize welding processes for precision components.

You will develop repeatable joining methods, troubleshoot production challenges, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve weld integrity and product performance. The role includes documenting procedures, supporting qualifications, conducting root cause analysis, and guiding process improvements from concept through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Hands‑on experience developing and troubleshooting welding processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of welding metallurgy, engineering drawings, weld symbols, inspection methods, and process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and optimize welding procedures, process parameters, joint preparation, tooling, and fixturing for new and existing products.
• Evaluate materials, joint designs, heat input, distortion, and weldability to establish reliable production processes.
• Support procedure and welder qualification activities and maintain the associated technical records against applicable customer and industry requirements.
• Investigate weld defects and process variation; lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions with manufacturing and quality.
• Partner with design engineers to improve joint accessibility, manufacturability, and assembly consistency.
• Plan welding trials and support inspection, testing, process validation, and the transfer of new products into production.
• Train production personnel on approved methods and prepare work instructions, acceptance criteria, and process controls.
• Evaluate welding equipment and process improvements that reduce scrap, rework, and cycle time while supporting safe operations.

Skills

Welding processes

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional

Documentation

Metallurgy

Welding symbols

Process control

Manufacturing support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering

Related engineering discipline or equivalent experience

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a manufacturer of temperature sensors, compression seal fittings, and cable and harness assemblies.

Position Summary

Provide technical ownership of welding processes used to manufacture precision components and assemblies. This role develops repeatable joining methods, resolves production challenges, and partners with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve weld integrity, productivity, and product performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and optimize welding procedures, process parameters, joint preparation, tooling, and fixturing for new and existing products.
• Evaluate materials, joint designs, heat input, distortion, and weldability to establish reliable production processes.
• Support procedure and welder qualification activities and maintain the associated technical records against applicable customer and industry requirements.
• Investigate weld defects and process variation; lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions with manufacturing and quality.
• Partner with design engineers to improve joint accessibility, manufacturability, and assembly consistency.
• Plan welding trials and support inspection, testing, process validation, and the transfer of new products into production.
• Train production personnel on approved methods and prepare work instructions, acceptance criteria, and process controls.
• Evaluate welding equipment and process improvements that reduce scrap, rework, and cycle time while supporting safe operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Hands‑on experience developing and troubleshooting welding processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of welding metallurgy, engineering drawings, weld symbols, inspection methods, and process documentation.
• Ability to analyze technical problems, work directly with production teams, and communicate clear corrective actions.

Proposed Qualifications

Preferred Background

Experience with precision assemblies, stainless steels or nickel alloys, automated welding, and relevant welding qualifications or certifications is preferred. Specific welding processes and governing standards will be confirmed by the client.