Welding Engineer

Essenti Talent; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a Welding Engineer for our Ohio manufacturing partner. You will develop, optimize, and support welding processes (MIG, TIG, resistance) and collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure weld quality and drive continuous improvement.

You will define procedures, analyze defects, and support new product launches while ensuring AWS, ISO, and IATF 16949 compliance. Lean/Six Sigma principles help reduce waste and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in welding engineering or weld process development within 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, 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.

Skills

Weld procedure development

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Tools

GD&T

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

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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