Welding Engineer

Saint Cyr Partners; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Cyr Partners is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop, optimize, and support welding processes in a vehicle manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to ensure weld quality, drive continuous improvement, and support new product launches.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in welding-related fields and a minimum of 3 years in welding engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Welding, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years in welding engineering or weld process development in a manufacturing setting.
• AWS certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of weld procedure development and defect analysis.

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

Welding process development

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

GD&T

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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