Welding Engineer: Drive Quality & Process Innovation

Braun Ambulances; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Braun Ambulances in Van Wert, OH is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize welding processes for our vehicle manufacturing environment. You will ensure weld quality, drive process improvement, and support new product launches.

The role collaborates with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance while applying Lean and Six Sigma to reduce waste.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in welding engineering, weld process development, or metal fabrication within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of welding processes, weld procedure development, inspection methods, defect analysis, and corrective actions.
• AWS certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with GD&T, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize welding processes including MIG, TIG, resistance welding, and other applicable joining methods.
• Define, document, and maintain welding parameters, procedures, and standards.
• Investigate welding defects and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with AWS, ISO, IATF 16949, and other applicable industry standards.
• Monitor weld quality and partner with Quality and Production teams to implement improvements.
• Conduct weld audits and support PPAP submissions and quality initiatives.
• Lead welding-related equipment, tooling, and process improvement projects.
• Support new product launches through weld feasibility reviews and tooling development.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, control plans, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives related to welding consumables, scrap, and cycle time.
• Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Production teams.
• Support additional projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Welding process development

GD&T

Lean Six Sigma

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Braun Ambulances in Van Wert, OH is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize welding processes for our vehicle manufacturing environment. You will ensure weld quality, drive process improvement, and support new product launches.

The role collaborates with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance while applying Lean and Six Sigma to reduce waste.