Welding Engineer — Process & Quality Improvement

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop, optimize, and support welding processes in a manufacturing environment. You will partner with Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure weld quality and drive continuous improvement across new product launches.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Welding or related engineering and at least 3 years' experience in welding process development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in welding engineering or weld process development.
• AWS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize MIG, TIG, and resistance welding processes.
• Define and maintain welding parameters, procedures, and standards.
• Investigate welding defects, leading root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with AWS, ISO, and IATF 16949 industry standards.
• Conduct weld audits, support PPAP submissions, and develop PFMEAs and control plans.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste, cycle time, and consumable costs.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Resistance welding

GD&T

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop, optimize, and support welding processes in a manufacturing environment. You will partner with Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure weld quality and drive continuous improvement across new product launches.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Welding or related engineering and at least 3 years' experience in welding process development.