Welding Engineer: Drive Process Optimization & Quality

SourcePro Search, LLC; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop, optimize, and support welding processes in a vehicle manufacturing environment. You will partner with Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure weld quality, drive continuous improvement, and support new product launches.

The role focuses on MIG, TIG, and resistance welding, maintaining procedures, and ensuring compliance with AWS, ISO, and IATF 16949 standards. Strong problem-solving and Lean/Six Sigma experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Welding, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in welding engineering or weld process development in a manufacturing setting.
• AWS certification preferred.

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.

Skills

Welding process

Process optimization

QA support

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop, optimize, and support welding processes in a vehicle manufacturing environment. You will partner with Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure weld quality, drive continuous improvement, and support new product launches.

The role focuses on MIG, TIG, and resistance welding, maintaining procedures, and ensuring compliance with AWS, ISO, and IATF 16949 standards. Strong problem-solving and Lean/Six Sigma experience are valued.