Welding Engineer

KLA Industries; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop, optimize, and support welding processes in a vehicle manufacturing environment. You will partner with Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure weld quality and support new product launches.

The role emphasizes MIG, TIG, and resistance welding; setting parameters and standards; root cause analysis of defects; compliance with AWS, ISO, IATF 16949; and applying Lean and Six Sigma to reduce waste and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding, Mechanical, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years welding engineering experience in manufacturing.
• AWS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize MIG, TIG, and resistance welding processes.
• Define and maintain welding parameters, procedures, and standards.
• Investigate welding defects with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with AWS, ISO, and IATF 16949 standards.
• Conduct weld audits and support PFMEA and control plans.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma to reduce waste and costs.

Skills

GD&T

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Weld procedure development

Defect analysis

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS certification

Welding equipment & processes

Job description

Welding Engineer

Develop, optimize, and support welding processes in a vehicle manufacturing environment. Partner with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to ensure weld quality, drive continuous improvement, and support new product launches.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize MIG, TIG, and resistance welding processes.

• Define and maintain welding parameters, procedures, and standards.

• Investigate welding defects, leading root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Ensure compliance with AWS, ISO, and IATF 16949 industry standards.

• Conduct weld audits, support PPAP submissions, and develop PFMEAs and control plans.

• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste, cycle time, and consumable costs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Welding, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum 3 years in welding engineering or weld process development within a manufacturing setting. AWS certification preferred.

• Technical Skills: Familiarity with GD&T, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS Office. Strong understanding of weld procedure development and defect analysis.

Physical Requirements & Conditions

• Lift up to 40 lbs with assistance and perform frequent standing, walking, and bending.

• Successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

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