Welding Engineer

Talent Solutions Partners; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Solutions Partners is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop, optimize, and support MIG, TIG, and resistance welding processes in a vehicle manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to ensure weld quality and support new product launches.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 3 years in welding engineering, and hands-on knowledge of GD&T, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS Office. AWS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in welding engineering or weld process development within a manufacturing setting; AWS certification preferred.
• Familiarity with GD&T, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS Office; strong weld procedure development and defect analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize MIG, TIG, and resistance welding processes.
• Define and maintain welding parameters, procedures, and standards.
• Investigate welding defects, lead 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

Welding process optimization

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Related engineering field

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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