Welding Engineer

Bolzoni North America; Sulligent (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolzoni North America is seeking a Welding Engineer for a full-time, on-site role based in Sulligent, AL. You will develop and optimize welding processes for lift truck attachments and related products, support laser and arc welding operations, and drive continuous improvements in efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality control teams to ensure adherence to specifications, safety standards, and documentation, while training

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Experience in metal fabrication or material handling equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Familiarity with welding standards (AWS or ISO) and QC procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Effective on-site communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize welding processes for lift truck attachments, forks, and related products.
• Oversee welding procedures and welding inspections to ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure quality, safety and cost efficiency.
• Introduce new welding technologies and maintain proper documentation.
• Train team members and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist root-cause analysis for weld-related nonconformities.

Skills

Laser Welding

Arc Welding

Welding Inspection

Quality Control

Reading Engineering Drawings

Cross-functional Collaboration

Safety Compliance

AWS/ISO Standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Bolzoni North America is part of the global Bolzoni Group, a leading manufacturer of lift truck attachments, forks, and lift tables, offering one of the most extensive product ranges in the material handling market. With nearly seventy years of experience in design, production, and distribution, the Group operates through 17 direct branches, over 900 employees, and a worldwide dealer network. Bolzoni’s products support a broad range of industrial material handling applications, including specialized solutions for sectors such as forest products and paper. The Group includes renowned brands BOLZONI, AURAMO, and MEYER, each contributing longstanding engineering expertise and innovation in attachments like clamps, rotators, fork positioners, and multiple pallet handlers. Applicants join a stable, international organization focused on technical excellence and continuous improvement in material handling solutions.

Role Description

The Welding Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Sulligent, AL, responsible for developing, optimizing, and monitoring welding processes for lift truck attachments, forks, and related products. This position oversees welding procedures, conducts weld inspections, and collaborates with production teams to ensure consistent quality and adherence to engineering specifications and safety standards. Day-to-day tasks include supporting laser and arc welding operations, troubleshooting welding issues, analyzing weld performance, and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness. The Welding Engineer works closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality control personnel to introduce new welding technologies, maintain documentation, and train team members in best practices. The role also involves contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and supporting root-cause analysis for weld-related nonconformities.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Laser Welding and Arc Welding processes, with the ability to develop and optimize welding parameters.
• Experience in Quality Control and Welding Inspection to ensure compliance with internal standards and relevant codes.
• Knowledge of Metallurgy and material behavior under welding conditions to support design and process decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Familiarity with industrial manufacturing environments, preferably in metal fabrication or material handling equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with attention to detail and safety.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities for working with cross-functional teams on-site.
• Experience with welding standards (e.g., AWS or ISO) and certification in welding engineering or inspection is a plus.