Welding Engineer

Hyster-Yale Group; Sulligent (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Job summary

Bolzoni, Inc. is seeking a Welding Engineer for its Bolzoni US Sulligent facility in Alabama. The role focuses on developing welding procedures, qualifying welders, and driving continuous improvements in welding technology.

The position requires a CWE or CWI certification, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and 3+ years in manufacturing engineering or quality leadership. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, and OEM partners to ensure standards alignment and continuous process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and/or relevant fields required; Master’s preferred.
• CWE or CWI certification required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering or quality leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of welding standards (AWS, ISO 3834-2) and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex weld-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) in compliance with AWS and ISO standards.
• Oversee welder qualification processes and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Support welding operations across six plants, providing technical guidance and process alignment.
• Analyze welding and metallurgical issues, applying root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Supervise welding activities to ensure adherence to procedures and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 3834-2 compliance.
• Lead OEM readiness through APQP and PPAP, including dimensional validation and process capability studies.
• Manage OEM claims using 8D, A3, and 5 Whys problem-solving tools.
• Monitor internal process quality using SPC, PFMEA, and real-time dashboards.
• Research and evaluate new welding technologies and equipment for potential implementation.
• Provide training and mentorship to welding personnel to ensure skill development and procedural adherence.

Skills

Technical communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

CWE

CWI

Job description

Job Title

Welding Engineer

Job Category

Manufacturing

Job Description

Bolzoni, Inc. is active in the design, production and distribution of a full range of lift truck attachments and industrial material handling equipment for the U.S. market. The latest production methods and technology together with personnel expertise allow Bolzoni, Inc. to adapt to the most various and demanding customer requirements.

Bolzoni, Inc.’s commitment to always provide the most suitable product and handling solutions for our customers over the years has resulted in close cooperation with all the main fork lift truck manufacturers. Bolzoni, Inc. supplies a wide range of products including integral and hook-on side shifters, fork positioners, paper roll clamps, bale clamps, carton clamps, push pulls, multi-pallet handlers, rotators and forks.

The Welding Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all welding operations across the facility—and supporting global plants—are executed to the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. This role focuses on developing and maintaining welding procedures, qualifying welders, and driving continuous improvement in welding technologies and processes. The Welding Coordinator collaborates closely with Production Engineering, Quality, and OEM partners to ensure welding practices align with AWS and ISO 3834-2 standards.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) in compliance with AWS and ISO standards
• Oversee welder qualification processes and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Support welding operations across six plants, providing technical guidance and process alignment
• Analyze welding and metallurgical issues, applying root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Supervise welding activities to ensure adherence to procedures and quality expectations
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 3834-2 compliance
• Lead OEM readiness efforts through APQP and PPAP, including dimensional validation and process capability studies
• Manage OEM claims using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, A3, and 5 Whys
• Monitor internal process quality using SPC, PFMEA, and real-time dashboards
• Research and evaluate new welding technologies and equipment for potential implementation
• Provide training and mentorship to welding personnel to ensure skill development and procedural adherence

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) required
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or quality leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of welding standards (AWS, ISO 3834-2) and quality systems (ISO 9001)
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across departments

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time

Work Hours

40

Travel Required

No

Primary Location

Bolzoni US Sulligent, AL

Address

7711 US Highway 278

Zip Code

35586

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled