Welding Engineer: Automotive Manufacturing & Innovation

Magna-International-6df39721; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Welding Engineer to own welding processes for new and existing programs. You will ensure compliance with customer specs, drive process improvements, and manage weld documentation while supporting safety and Magna principles.

The role requires 4+ years in weld engineering in a manufacturing setting, with strong costing/quoting skills and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's in Weld Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience in welding engineering within a manufacturing environment, automotive preferred.
• Strong costing and quoting capabilities and hands-on tooling knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Ensure welding on new and existing programs meets customer weld specs and communicate non-conformances.
• Follow plant safety rules; promote Magna’s principles and employee charter.
• Provide direction on equipment and weld applications during process development.
• Maintain weld documentation and data bases; support process optimization and line throughput.
• Collaborate with maintenance and cross-divisions to share best practices and improvements.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Costing & quoting

Welding knowledge

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Weld Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance

CAD and CAD Viewer

Bosch Resistance Welding Controls

Lincoln i400 Power Source

Fronius Power Source

Weld controller software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Magna International in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Welding Engineer to own welding processes for new and existing programs. You will ensure compliance with customer specs, drive process improvements, and manage weld documentation while supporting safety and Magna principles.

The role requires 4+ years in weld engineering in a manufacturing setting, with strong costing/quoting skills and willingness to travel.