Welding Engineer

Minth North America, Inc.; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International development platform

Dynamic and efficient team

All-round personal improvement

Personalized humanistic care

Diversified working atmosphere

Modern office setting

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Minth North America, Inc. is seeking a Welding Engineer to lead welding and joining process development for our Body Structure Technology Center. You will drive manufacturability, qualification of WPS/WPQ, and collaboration with design, manufacturing and quality teams.

The role requires metallurgy, materials science, and project management skills, plus experience with CAD tools and NDT/QC knowledge. You will analyze welding data, troubleshoot defects, and document case studies in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in welding engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW.
• Understanding of metallurgy, heat treatment, and material behaviour under stress.
• Experience with CAD software and other engineering tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process development and qualification: Create, document, and qualify welding procedures (WPS) and welder performance qualifications (WPQ).
• Technical expertise: Provide subject matter expertise on welding and joining processes, including fusion welding, resistance welding, and adhesive bonding.
• Troubleshooting and analysis: Conduct root cause analysis of welding defects, troubleshoot quality issues, and perform failure analysis.
• Materials and equipment: Select welding processes, materials, and equipment; support new welding methods and robotics implementation.
• Collaboration: Work with design and manufacturing teams to ensure weldability is considered early in product design.
• Compliance and standards: Ensure welding activities comply with industry and customer codes (ASME, AWS, API).
• Training: Develop and conduct welding training and certification programs.
• Documentation: Prepare technical reports and document qualification processes and procedures.

Skills

Metallurgy understanding

Analytical skills

Project management

CAD tools

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality control knowledge

GD&T knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in welding engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or related field

Tools

AUTOCAD

CATIA

3D viewer

Job description

Minth North America is looking for a highly motivated Welding Engineer to join our fast-growing Body Structure Technology Center.

In this position, you will play a very important role in leading welding and joining process development for new projects, ensuring manufacturability of assembly process design, and driving continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include developing and qualifying welding processes and procedures (WPS), troubleshooting welding defects, selecting appropriate welding equipment and materials, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The role requires a strong understanding of metallurgy, materials science, and manufacturing processes, along with skills in project management, analysis, and communication. They are crucial for new product development and improving existing manufacturing operations, and often collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality control teams. Your daily duties may involve analyzing welding data, identifying problems in the welding and joining process, and documenting case studies. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of GD&T, and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.

Though not a supervisory position, the Welding and Joining Engineer will provide professional engineering assistance and consultation to other engineers and departments on technical matters for body structure products. This candidate will need to be able to work in a multinational, multicultural global setting.

Core Responsibilities

• Process development and qualification: Create, document, and qualify welding procedures (WPS) and welder performance qualifications (WPQ).
• Technical expertise: Provide subject matter expertise on welding and joining processes, including various methods like fusion welding, resistance welding, and adhesive bonding etc.
• Troubleshooting and analysis: Conduct root cause analysis of welding defects, troubleshoot dimensional or quality issues, and perform failure analysis.
• Materials and equipment: Select appropriate welding processes, materials, and equipment, and support the implementation of new welding methods and robotics.
• Collaboration: Work with design and manufacturing teams to ensure weldability is considered early in the product design phase.
• Compliance and standards: Ensure all welding activities comply with industry and customer codes and standards, such as ASME, AWS, and API.
• Training: Develop and conduct company-wide welding training and certification programs.
• Documentation: Prepare technical reports and document qualification processes and procedures.
• Support other work-related tasks for business needs.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in welding engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related field
• Foundational knowledge of various welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW).
• Understanding of metallurgy, heat treatment, and material behaviour under stress.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., AUTOCAD, CATIA or 3D viewer) and other engineering tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
• A high level of accuracy is critical for calculations, material selection, and process documentation.
• Knowledge of non-destructive testing (NDT), quality control, and project management is often beneficial.
• Knowledge of Production & Quality Control in manufacturing.
• Experience in Aluminum and Steel Body Structures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Why work for Minth? Here are the advantages of working at Minth.

• International development platform
• Dynamic and efficient team
• All-round personal improvement
• Personalized humanistic care
• Diversified working atmosphere
• Modern office setting
• Competitive compensation package