Welding Engineer - Additive Manufacturing & Process Lead

MDS Staffing; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing seeks a Weld Engineer to develop and sustain welding and additive manufacturing processes (Direct Energy Deposition, wire or powder). You will own the welding program, support on the floor, and drive certification readiness across AWS/ASME while advancing technology.

You will collaborate with quality, NDE, materials lab, and cross-functional teams to implement procedures, perform failure analysis, and lead process improvements.

Qualifications

• BS in Weld Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years' experience as a weld engineer or additive manufacturing research.
• Experience building and maintaining a certified weld program.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the welding program (AWS, ASME and others). Provide on-floor support to welders and engineering teammates.
• Collaborate with quality to enhance systems for certification.
• Develop, write, and ensure effective welding and additive manufacturing procedures.
• Review welder qualification samples with materials lab and implement corrective actions.
• Lead failure analysis and disposition of welds, with corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Welding Engineering

Physical Metallurgy

Heat Treatment

Mechanical Testing

NDE

Failure Analysis

Industrial Specs

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Weld Engineering

Tools

AWS & ASME Standards

Job description

MDS Staffing seeks a Weld Engineer to develop and sustain welding and additive manufacturing processes (Direct Energy Deposition, wire or powder). You will own the welding program, support on the floor, and drive certification readiness across AWS/ASME while advancing technology.

You will collaborate with quality, NDE, materials lab, and cross-functional teams to implement procedures, perform failure analysis, and lead process improvements.