Welding Engineer

Kingfisher Recruiting; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting 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 to ensure weld quality and support new product launches.

Responsibilities include defining welding parameters, diagnosing defects with root-cause analysis, and maintaining standards in AWS, ISO, and IATF 16949 environments. Lean/Six Sigma principles should be applied to reduce waste and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Welding, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in welding engineering or weld process development in manufacturing; AWS certification preferred.
• Familiarity with weld procedure development and defect analysis; AWS certification recommended.

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 industry standards.
• Conduct weld audits, support PPAP submissions, and develop PFMEAs and control plans.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to reduce waste, cycle time, and consumable costs.

Skills

GD&T

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Weld procedure development

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

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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