Welding Engineer

Venteon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon in Chicago, IL seeks a 2nd Shift Welding Engineer to drive welding technology for new products. The role combines hands-on welding with project leadership and cross-functional collaboration to meet production goals.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s in Engineering and at least five years of welding and manufacturing experience, including MIG/spot welding, robotics, and BIW assembly. Strong problem-solving and mentoring skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years related experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with MQ1 and QAD databases.
• Cooperative, committed and adaptable in fast-paced settings.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Experience with multiple manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to corporate strategic projects and weld tech development.
• Define welding equipment and robotic systems for new products.
• Support operations with equipment knowledge and maintenance.
• Develop weld quality control processes and problem-solving.
• Guide and test welding methods and materials.
• Collaborate with QA to maintain weld integrity across production.
• Assist in MRO activities and plant floor start-up of welding equipment.
• Provide training and mentorship to welding engineers and tech staff.
• Lead root-cause analyses and 8D problem-solving events.
• Support new model launches and capability runs.

Skills

MIG welding

Spot welding

Welding processes

Robotics integration

BIW components

Root cause analysis

Leadership / mentoring

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MQ1 database

QAD database

Job description

2ND SHIFT WELDING ENGINEER - CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

A Leading Automotive Supplier near Chicago, Illinois needs a 2nd Shift Welding Engineer. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works on Corporate strategic projects.
• Develop new Welding Technologies related to new products requirement.
• Support Operations in acquiring the needed level of equipment knowledge.
• Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals.
• Specify welding equipment, welding consumables, electrical and mechanical systems, robotic systems, and any related components associated with the welding process.
• Assist in development of the weld quality control process.
• Guides develops and tests welding methods, materials, processes and results.
• Assist Quality Assurance department in maintaining weld integrity. Interface with manufacturing and maintenance to resolve welding and welding system issues.
• Assist with MRO crib activities.
• Support project engineering on new and existing programs.
• Assist in the integration, start-up and debug of plant floor welding equipment.
• Champion assigned engineering changes, communicate and coordinate accordingly to all departments.
• Train, coach and mentor the welding process for weld engineers, manufacturing and skilled trades colleagues.
• Direct and/or participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8-D reports, department meetings, etc.).
• Review and resolve all weld cut and etch and destruct related issues.
• Support new model launches and improvement teams.
• Support tool tryouts at supplier and in-house capability runs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; five years plus related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of Education & Experience.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office at an intermediate level
• Ability to work with MQ1 and QAD Database
• Demonstrates a High Level of Cooperation & Commitment
• Ability and Willingness to Learn
• Adaptive to a Fast-Paced Environment
• Mechanical Ability
• MIG and Spot-Welding Expertise
• Experience with Body-in-White (BIW) Structural Components
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with Laser Welding Systems and related equipment
• Resistance Spot Welding (RSW) experience
• Process improvement and continuous improvement experience
• Experience working across multiple manufacturing processes
• Knowledge and exposure to non-welding functional areas
• OEM experience with structural component and system development
• Exposure to and experience with Projection Welding Processes