Welding Engineer — Quality, Compliance & Innovation

Hyster-Yale Group; Sulligent (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Job summary

Bolzoni, Inc. is seeking a Welding Engineer for its Bolzoni US Sulligent facility in Alabama. The role focuses on developing welding procedures, qualifying welders, and driving continuous improvements in welding technology.

The position requires a CWE or CWI certification, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and 3+ years in manufacturing engineering or quality leadership. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, and OEM partners to ensure standards alignment and continuous process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and/or relevant fields required; Master’s preferred.
• CWE or CWI certification required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering or quality leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of welding standards (AWS, ISO 3834-2) and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex weld-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) in compliance with AWS and ISO standards.
• Oversee welder qualification processes and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Support welding operations across six plants, providing technical guidance and process alignment.
• Analyze welding and metallurgical issues, applying root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Supervise welding activities to ensure adherence to procedures and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 3834-2 compliance.
• Lead OEM readiness through APQP and PPAP, including dimensional validation and process capability studies.
• Manage OEM claims using 8D, A3, and 5 Whys problem-solving tools.
• Monitor internal process quality using SPC, PFMEA, and real-time dashboards.
• Research and evaluate new welding technologies and equipment for potential implementation.
• Provide training and mentorship to welding personnel to ensure skill development and procedural adherence.

Skills

Technical communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

CWE

CWI

Job description

Bolzoni, Inc. is seeking a Welding Engineer for its Bolzoni US Sulligent facility in Alabama. The role focuses on developing welding procedures, qualifying welders, and driving continuous improvements in welding technology.

The position requires a CWE or CWI certification, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and 3+ years in manufacturing engineering or quality leadership. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, and OEM partners to ensure standards alignment and continuous process