Welding Engineer - Precision Manufacturing & Process Optimization

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Client in Buffalo, NY seeks a Welding Engineer to own welding processes, develop repeatable joining methods, and partner with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve weld integrity and productivity.

The role requires hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, knowledge of welding metallurgy and process documentation, and the ability to troubleshoot and implement corrective actions. Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience developing and troubleshooting welding processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of welding metallurgy, engineering drawings, weld symbols, inspection methods, and process documentation.
• Ability to analyze technical problems and communicate clear corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and optimize welding procedures, process parameters, joint preparation, tooling, and fixturing for new and existing products.
• Evaluate materials, joint designs, heat input, distortion, and weldability to establish reliable production processes.
• Support procedure and welder qualification activities and maintain technical records.
• Investigate weld defects and process variation; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with design engineers to improve joint accessibility, manufacturability, and assembly consistency.
• Plan welding trials and support inspection, testing, process validation, and transfer of new products into production.
• Train production personnel on approved methods and prepare work instructions, acceptance criteria, and process controls.
• Evaluate welding equipment and process improvements that reduce scrap, rework, and cycle time while supporting safe operations.

Skills

Welding engineering

Materials engineering

Mechanical engineering

Hands-on welding

Weld symbols

Inspection methods

Process documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding/Materials/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Client in Buffalo, NY seeks a Welding Engineer to own welding processes, develop repeatable joining methods, and partner with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve weld integrity and productivity.

The role requires hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, knowledge of welding metallurgy and process documentation, and the ability to troubleshoot and implement corrective actions. Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.