Welding Engineer

DSJ Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global's client in Chicago is seeking a Welding Engineer II to lead welding and fabrication initiatives within a manufacturing environment. You will drive projects from concept to implementation, partnering with production, quality, and engineering teams to deliver measurable improvements.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or related field, with at least 3 years' experience in welding fabrication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in welding fabrication or manufacturing engineering.
• Knowledge of GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), Resistance Spot Welding (RSW), Stud Welding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support welding fabrication projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Develop and qualify welding procedures using visual inspection, NDT, and destructive testing.
• Create and maintain welding documentation including: Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Quality control documentation, Work instructions, Process standards.
• Set up, program, and optimize automated welding equipment, including robotic welding systems.
• Support welding automation through robotic programming and process improvements.
• Update routings, BOMs, engineering drawings, and machine programs.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities using structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, workflow optimization, and waste reduction.
• Evaluate and implement new welding technologies, equipment, and capital improvement projects.
• Provide technical support to production teams and resolve day‑to‑day manufacturing challenges.
• Collaborate effectively with operations, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to achieve business objectives.
• Communicate project status, results, and recommendations to stakeholders across the organization.

Skills

Welding process knowledge

Robotic welding

Continuous improvement

Project execution

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or related

Tools

Robot programming software

CAD software

MS Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking a Welding Engineer II to support and lead welding and fabrication initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a self-motivated engineer with a strong background in welding processes, automation, continuous improvement, and project execution. The successful candidate will drive welding-related projects from concept through implementation while partnering closely with production, quality, and engineering teams.

Position Responsibilities

Welding Engineer II

• Lead and support welding fabrication projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Develop and qualify welding procedures using visual inspection, NDT, and destructive testing methods.
• Create and maintain welding documentation, including:
  • Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
  • Quality control documentation
  • Work instructions
  • Process standards
• Set up, program, and optimize automated welding equipment, including robotic welding systems.
• Support welding automation efforts through robotic programming and process improvements.
• Update manufacturing documentation, including routings, BOMs, engineering drawings, and machine programs.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities using structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, workflow optimization, and waste reduction.
• Evaluate and implement new welding technologies, equipment, and capital improvement projects.
• Provide technical support to production teams and resolve day‑to‑day manufacturing challenges.
• Collaborate effectively with operations, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to achieve business objectives.
• Communicate project status, results, and recommendations to stakeholders across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in welding fabrication, welding engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • GMAW (MIG)
  • GTAW (TIG)
  • Resistance Spot Welding (RSW)
  • Stud Welding
• Experience developing and qualifying welding procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Working knowledge of welding equipment, tooling, fixtures, and fabrication processes.
• Experience supporting automated or robotic welding applications.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng)
• Experience with robotic welding platforms and offline programming software.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel for operational data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with CAD software and tooling design.
• Experience supporting capital equipment projects from evaluation through implementation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on welding professional who combines technical expertise with a continuous improvement mindset. They possess strong knowledge of welding processes, automation technologies, and fabrication best practices, while also demonstrating the ability to lead projects, solve complex manufacturing problems, and deliver measurable operational improvements.

Work Environment

This position operates within a manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with production equipment, welding operations, and engineering teams. Occasional travel may be required to support projects, equipment installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.