Welding Engineer

Transtech Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Gym discounts

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Metalforms, now part of TransTech Group, is seeking an experienced Welding Engineer to lead welding technology development for heat exchangers and related pressure equipment. You will ensure ASME code compliance, develop WPS/PQR, and drive continuous improvements in welding processes, quality, and cost.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales to resolve complex welding challenges, implement automation opportunities, and support audits across ISO 9001 programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding, Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7+ years welding engineering experience in pressure vessel/heat exchanger/heavy fabrication environments.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Section VIII/IX and welding procedure qualification.
• Ability to troubleshoot shop welding issues and interpret drawings & codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and standardize Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and welder qualifications.
• Review customer specs, drawings, and project requirements; prepare weld maps and instructions.
• Provide guidance on welding processes, metallurgy, filler metals, PWHT, and specialized applications.
• Assist manufacturing in troubleshooting weld defects and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to reduce rework and costs.
• Support Sales Engineering with welding spec reviews and cost estimates.
• Maintain welding procedures and quality controls per codes and customer specs.
• Identify opportunities for welding automation and process improvement.
• Train welders, inspectors, engineers, and manufacturing personnel.

Skills

ASME Section VIII/IX knowledge

Welding metallurgy

WPS/PQR development

Welding qualification programs

Troubleshooting weld issues

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Welding/Metallurgy/Materials/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Welding procedure management software

Job description

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Full- Time Beaumont, TX, US

Job Title: Welding Engineer

Location: Houston/Beaumont, Texas

Company Overview:

Metalforms is committed to matching the needs of our customers with products and services which provide value and can help them conserve resources, improve environmental quality to increase production, reduce and avoid down time, and assist in the development of new products. This will be accomplished through design, fabrication, testing and maintenance of heat exchangers and related process equipment. At Metalforms, we provide our customers with a variety of services that have helped us to become one of the leading providers of heat transfer solutions along the Gulf Coast Region.

Metalforms was recently acquired by the TransTech Group, a leading provider of custom-engineered and fabricated solutions for liquids and gas processing, storage, transfer, and utilization across a broad range of industries including energy, petrochemical, specialty chemical, renewables, biofuels, and a variety of industrial process industries.

Position Summary

Metalforms is seeking an experienced Welding Engineer to provide technical expertise and support for the manufacture of heat exchangers and pressure equipment. The role is responsible for welding engineering, code compliance, manufacturing support, and continuous improvement of welding processes. The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales to resolve complex welding challenges and improve quality, productivity, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, maintain, and standardize Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualifications in accordance with ASME Code and customer requirements.
• Review customer specifications, drawings, and project requirements; establish welding requirements and prepare weld maps and instructions.
• Provide technical guidance on welding processes, metallurgy, filler metals, preheat, postweld heat treatment (PWHT), and specialized applications.
• Support manufacturing in troubleshooting weld issues, investigating defects, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to reduce rework, improve productivity, and control costs.
• Support Sales Engineering with welding specification reviews, technical clarifications, cost estimates, and schedule considerations.
• Maintain welding-related procedures, work instructions, and quality controls in compliance with codes and customer specifications.
• Identify opportunities for welding automation, standardization, and improved manufacturing practices.
• Train and guide welders, inspectors, engineers, and manufacturing personnel.
• Collaborate with TransTech welding engineers to share expertise and standardize procedures; support ASME audits and ISO 9001 initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ASME Section VIII and Section IX, including welding procedure and welder qualifications.
• Experience developing WPSs, PQRs, weld maps, and welding qualification programs.
• Strong knowledge of welding metallurgy, processes, filler metals, heat treatment, and material-specific welding requirements.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot shop welding issues and interpret drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in shell-and-tube and hairpin heat exchangers, including tube-to-tubesheet welding.
• Experience with carbon steels, stainless steels, duplex stainless steels, chrome-moly steels, nickel alloys, and dissimilar metals.
• Familiarity with GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, SAW, and automated welding processes.
• Knowledge of ASME Section V, TEMA, API 660, and applicable material specifications.
• Experience with welding automation, procedure management software, and manufacturing process improvement.
• AWS CWI, CWEng, or equivalent relevant certification; experience supporting ASME and ISO 9001 quality systems

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Welding, Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant welding engineering experience, preferably in pressure vessel, heat exchanger, or heavy fabrication manufacturing.

What We Offer

An opportunity to work on technically challenging heat transfer equipment while contributing to manufacturing excellence, welding technology development, and continuous improvement within Metalforms and the broader TransTech organization.

Benefits Designed to Work for You:

• Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO
• 401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)
• Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance
• HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs
• Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
• Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment
• Health benefits kick in fast – first of the month after 30 days
• Time Off We offer a variety of paid time-off options to support rest, wellness, and personal needs:
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.