Welding Engineer III

Fluor; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor in Ladson, SC is seeking a Welding Engineer III to lead welding engineering from concept to production. You will direct procedure development, set welding strategies, and drive automation while ensuring code compliance.

The role requires advanced expertise in welding processes, metallurgy, and NDE, with a track record of leading complex projects in heavy fabrication. This is a full-time, direct-hire position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years welding engineering experience.
• Experience in heavy fabrication and code-compliant procedures.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes and metallurgy.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, qualification, and optimization of welding procedures from concept through production.
• Serve as technical authority for complex welding issues and provide direction to engineering, quality, and operations.
• Lead and approve welding procedure development and qualification activities per codes and customer requirements.
• Establish welding strategies, processes, parameters, and production requirements for high-risk applications.
• Lead resolution of welding defects, quality issues, and production constraints.
• Direct implementation of new welding technology, automation, and robotics.
• Evaluate and recommend welding equipment, consumables, and process improvements.
• Lead initiatives to improve weld quality, productivity, and manufacturing capability.
• Provide technical input to quoting, manufacturing planning, and new product development.
• Develop and maintain welding standards, work instructions, and procedures.
• Interpret customer requirements and welding codes into practical manufacturing requirements.
• Mentor junior welders and provide technical leadership within welding engineering.

Skills

Welding engineering

Robotic welding

NDE

Code compliance

Metallurgy

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering

Tools

Robotic welding systems

Welding automation equipment

Quality inspection equipment

Job description

Welding Engineer III

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Job details

Posted

14 October 2026

Salary

USD Negotiable

Start date

07 December 2026

Salary Range

USD

100000

• 120000

per&nbspYear

LocationLadson

Job type Permanent

Discipline Defence, Mining & Metals

Reference170430

Job Function Engineer, Welder

Job description

Title: Welding Engineer III

Location: Ladson, SC

Industry: Defense/Fabrication/Industrial Manufacturing

Type of Hire: Full time/Direct

*Must be US Citizen

The Welding Engineer III is a senior technical authority responsible for leading complex welding engineering activities from concept through production. This position establishes welding strategies, leads procedure development and qualification, resolves complex welding and fabrication challenges, advances welding automation and technology, and provides technical leadership across the organization. The Welding Engineer III serves as a subject‑matter expert for welding processes, codes, materials, and production applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, qualification, implementation, and optimization of welding procedures from concept through production.
• Serve as the technical authority for complex welding engineering issues and provide direction to engineering, quality, production, and operations personnel.
• Lead and approve welding procedure development and qualification activities in accordance with applicable codes and customer requirements.
• Establish welding strategies, processes, parameters, and production requirements for complex or high‑risk applications.
• Lead resolution of complex welding defects, quality issues, fabrication challenges, and production constraints.
• Direct implementation of new welding technology, automation, robotics, equipment, and processes.
• Evaluate and recommend new welding equipment, consumables, technologies, and process improvements.
• Lead initiatives to improve weld quality, productivity, throughput, cost, and manufacturing capability.
• Provide technical input to quoting, estimating, manufacturing planning, and new product/process development.
• Develop and maintain welding standards, work instructions, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Interpret customer requirements and applicable welding codes and translate them into practical manufacturing requirements.
• Mentor Welding Engineers I and II and provide technical leadership within the welding engineering function.
• Partner with Quality to establish appropriate inspection and NDE requirements and resolve welding‑related nonconformances.
• Support strategic planning for welding capabilities, equipment, automation, and workforce development.
• Represent Welding Engineering in cross‑functional and customer‑facing technical discussions as required.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible welding engineering or related fabrication experience preferred.
• Extensive experience in heavy, non-automotive fabrication environments.
• Extensive experience developing, qualifying, and implementing code‑compliant welding procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of welding processes, materials, metallurgy, and NDE methods.
• Significant experience with robotic welding, programming, automation, and advanced welding technologies.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying welding codes, industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex welding engineering projects and technical initiatives.
• Expert‑level knowledge of FCAW, GMAW, SAW, SMAW, and GTAW processes.
• Extensive experience welding and developing procedures for a broad range of materials, configurations, and thicknesses.
• Expert ability to interpret and apply welding codes, specifications, drawings, blueprints, and customer requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of weld metallurgy, weldability, preheat/interpass requirements, heat input, distortion, and weld discontinuities.
• Advanced understanding of NDE processes and their application to welding and fabrication.
• Advanced knowledge of robotic welding systems, programming, automation, and process optimization.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and implement new welding technologies and equipment.
• Ability to provide authoritative technical direction on complex welding problems and non‑conformances.
• Ability to develop practical, cost‑effective welding solutions while maintaining quality and code compliance.
• Recognized technical expertise and sound engineering judgment.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis skills.
• Strong leadership and ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project‑management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex priorities and projects.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance technical requirements, production demands, cost, quality, and schedule.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and technical innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.