Welding Engineer

Visron Technical; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Welding Engineer to innovate and enhance welding processes. This role involves developing welding techniques and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, a solid background in metal fabrication, and proficiency in design software such as SolidWorks. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact production capabilities and quality standards, paving the way for new technologies and market opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of metal fabrication experience required.
• CWI certification preferred for welding standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor welding processes to meet ASME codes.
• Design fixtures for welding and fabrication using SolidWorks.
• Support and troubleshoot welding manufacturing processes.

Skills

Welding Techniques

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Knowledge of ASME Codes

Education

Associate's degree in Metal Fabrication

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ProE

MRP Software

Job description

Our Client is a large bank headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Our Client is one of the largest banks in the United States. The bank's customer base spans retail, small business, corporate, commercial, and investment clients. The client maintains over 1,000 branches and over 40,000 ATMs.

General Job Summary:

Develops welding techniques, procedures, and application of welding equipment to problems involving fabrication of metals, utilizing knowledge of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metals and metal alloys, and engineering principles. Conducts research and development investigations to develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures, improve existing or develop new welding equipment, and develop new or modify current welding methods, techniques, and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Develop weld profiles and processes that are appropriate for the materials and application of the product.
• Design fixtures required for welding and fabrication using SolidWorks models and drawings.
• Develop and monitor processes to meet ASME Codes including analyzing weld coupons and creating reports. CWI certification preferred.
• Write and maintain Welding Procedure Standards (WPS) for general and specific welding applications.
• Direct and coordinate technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure workers' compliance with established welding procedures, restrictions, and standards; in testing welds for conformance with code requirements; or testing welding personnel for certification.
• Proficient in implementing MIG, TIG, and Resistance Welding processes, and is familiar with welding equipment and consumables used in production welding.
• The Welding Engineer is responsible for supporting and troubleshooting welding manufacturing processes, optimizing production capabilities, and driving welding improvements.
• Observe and monitor weld processes for conformance to established WPS as Welding Coordinator.
• Possess a general knowledge of metal fabrication processes, techniques, and engineering including but not limited to CNC blanking, press brakes, stamping, machining, and finishing processes.
• Collaborate and communicate across cross-functional departments while applying knowledge and experience to innovate and improve welding processes used to manufacture products.
• Explore new welding technologies that can be applied to improve productivity and quality and facilitate entry into new markets or provide a competitive advantage.
• Apply problem-solving skills with an analytical approach and attention to detail. Direct data collection for analysis of weld processes.
• Promote and adopt the continuous improvement culture by focusing on problem-solving to drive improvements in the organization's safety, quality, operational performance, customer satisfaction, and overall financial health of the company.

Education Experience:

• Associate's degree (A.A.) 3-5 years metal fabrication experience.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, design software, and CAD software including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ProE, and others.

Other Requirements:

• Good communication skills with the ability to develop reports and verbally communicate with different levels inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently independently, cross-functionally, or as part of a team.
• Ability to be effective working with shop floor employees and to adjust work schedule at times if needed.
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments and changing priorities.
• Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with MRP software, PLEX preferred.

Language Skills:

High Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, maneuver through the office and factory, talk or hear, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.