Welding Engineer: Process & Quality Improvement

CTR Corporation; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Safety First!

Job summary

CTR Group in Newport News, VA is seeking a skilled Weld Engineer to support production, quality, and process improvement in a large-scale heavy equipment manufacturing environment.

The role blends hands-on welding expertise with engineering fundamentals, developing procedures, supporting welder qualifications, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaboration with fabrication teams and a focus on continuous improvement are key."

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience supporting welding operations in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW and related welding codes.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and weld symbols.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain WPS, PQR, and WPQ documents per codes and standards.
• Support welder qualification testing, procedure qualification, and weld process validation.
• Provide guidance on joint design, filler metals, heat input, and welding techniques.
• Troubleshoot weld defects with QA, Engineering, and Production to implement corrective actions.
• Review drawings to verify weld symbols, joint details, and material specs for manufacturability.
• Assist with introduction and optimization of new welding technologies, equipment, and automation.
• Ensure adherence to AWS, ASME, ISO welding codes and standards.

Skills

Welding engineering

Drawings interpretation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Welding or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

WPS/PQR/WPQ documentation

Job description

CTR Group in Newport News, VA is seeking a skilled Weld Engineer to support production, quality, and process improvement in a large-scale heavy equipment manufacturing environment.

The role blends hands-on welding expertise with engineering fundamentals, developing procedures, supporting welder qualifications, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaboration with fabrication teams and a focus on continuous improvement are key."