Welding Engineer

KingRecruitingServices; Buffalo (NY); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KingRecruitingServices is recruiting a Welding Engineer for a client that manufactures temperature sensors, compression seal fittings, and cable harness assemblies in Buffalo, NY. You will own welding processes, develop repeatable joining methods, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve weld integrity and product performance.

Responsibilities include developing procedures, evaluating materials and joint designs, supporting qualifications, investigating defects,

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience developing and troubleshooting welding processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of welding metallurgy, weld symbols, inspection methods, and process documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical ownership of welding processes used to manufacture precision components and assemblies.
• Develop repeatable joining methods, resolve production challenges, and improve weld integrity and productivity.
• Develop, document, and optimize welding procedures, process parameters, joint preparation, tooling, and fixturing.
• Evaluate materials, joint designs, heat input, distortion, and weldability to establish reliable production processes.
• Support procedure and welder qualification activities and maintain technical records.
• Investigate weld defects and process variation; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with design engineers to improve joint accessibility, manufacturability, and assembly consistency.
• Plan welding trials and support inspection, testing, process validation, and transfer of new products into production.
• Train production personnel on approved methods and prepare work instructions, acceptance criteria, and process controls.

Conocimientos

Welding methods

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Welding Engineer

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.