Welding Engineer: Lead Process Improvements & Quality

Magna International; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International is seeking a Weld Engineer to oversee welding processes across new and existing automotive programs. You will drive process improvements, ensure compliance with customer specs, and lead documentation efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This role requires strong teamwork, communication, and the ability to manage shifting workloads. The position emphasizes cost-aware design improvements, tooling knowledge, and the ability to present technical concepts to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's in Weld Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance, CAD and CAD Viewer programs; Bosch Resistance Welding Controls, Lincoln i400, Fronius power sources.
• Knowledge of GMAW, FCAW, RSW; Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint; weld documentation and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Ensure welding on new and existing programs meets customer weld specs and alert leadership on non-conformances.
• Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies.
• Communicate and promote Magna’s philosophies.
• Present welding details to customer.
• Own welding processes and drive timely quality resolutions.
• Lead process optimization for continuous improvement.
• Maintain weld documentation and weld maps.
• Evaluate weld docs to ensure compliance with specs.
• Provide direction on equipment and welds during process development.
• Stay current on welding technology and share best practices.
• Support quoting activities for new and existing business.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to direct Weld Technicians.
• Promote 5S housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Team environment

Interpersonal communication

Customer relationships

Flexible hours

Work under pressure

Willing to travel

Costing and quoting

Design alternatives

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Weld Engineering preferred

Tools

Computer

Copier/Printer

Weld lab equipment

Teach pendant

Force gauge

Weld analyzer

Weld controller software

Data collection software

Job description

Magna International is seeking a Weld Engineer to oversee welding processes across new and existing automotive programs. You will drive process improvements, ensure compliance with customer specs, and lead documentation efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This role requires strong teamwork, communication, and the ability to manage shifting workloads. The position emphasizes cost-aware design improvements, tooling knowledge, and the ability to present technical concepts to