Welding Engineer: Additive Manufacturing & Process Expert

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a Weld Engineer to develop and sustain welding and direct energy deposition additive processes. The role combines hands-on shop support with problem solving and oversight of certifications.

You will lead welding program development, collaborate with quality and NDE teams, and work with cross-functional groups to advance process improvements and new product introductions; strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Weld Engineering or related field required or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years' experience as a weld engineer or additive manufacturing researcher.
• Experience building and maintaining a certified weld program.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, ASME, and industry welding standards.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the welding program (AWS, ASME and others). Collaborate with quality for system enhancements for certification.
• Provide on-the-floor support to welders and other engineering team members in welding/additive processes.
• Work with NDE team on weld inspection program development and sustainment.
• Develop, write, and ensure effective execution of welding and additive manufacturing procedures.
• Develop and submit customer-facing work procedures for new and repaired products.
• Review process and welder qualification samples with materials lab; adjust practices to ensure quality.
• Interpret industry and customer specifications and communicate requirements.
• Teach welding concepts to office and shop employees.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems using a scientific approach.
• Provide technical disposition of welding quality rejections and drive corrective actions.
• R&D projects for process improvement and product development with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as technology SME in welding and additive manufacturing.
• Failure analysis and disposition of rejected forgings/welds; implement corrective actions.
• Supplier qualification/oversight when appropriate.
• Represent company in industry organizations (AWS, ASME, ASNT).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Weld engineering

Physical metallurgy

Heat treatment principles

Mechanical testing

Microstructural interpretation

Failure analysis

NDE

Industry specifications

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Weld Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Material Science (emphasis on weld processes)

Tools

AWS/ASME welding standards

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a Weld Engineer to develop and sustain welding and direct energy deposition additive processes. The role combines hands-on shop support with problem solving and oversight of certifications.

You will lead welding program development, collaborate with quality and NDE teams, and work with cross-functional groups to advance process improvements and new product introductions; strong communication is essential.