Welding Engineer: Robotics & Process Optimization

FlexSteel USA, LLC.; Baytown (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexSteel is seeking a Welding Engineer in Baytown, TX to lead welding process development, support production, and drive continuous improvement. This role focuses on designing WPS/PQRs, optimizing parameters, and certifying personnel.

You will work with robotic welding systems, train welders, support audits, and ensure AWS/ASME/API compliance while pursuing safety and efficiency goals. Bachelor's in welding/manufacturing/mechanical engineering and 5–10 years of manufacturing welding experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or related subject required.
• 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing welding required.
• Experience with robotic welding systems.
• Experience training and qualifying welders.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Preferred certifications: AWS CWI/CWE/CWS.

Responsibilities

• Welding Process Development: Develop, quality, and maintain welding procedures (WPS/PQR).
• Production Support: Provide daily support to production teams and investigate welding-related quality issues.
• Robotic Welding Systems: Support programming and optimization of welding robots.
• Training & Qualification: Train welders, operators and technicians; maintain welding certifications and training records.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure compliance with AWS, ASME, API, and customer requirements; review weld data and drive improvements.

Skills

Welding process development

Robotic welding

Welding training

Quality & compliance

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or related field

Tools

WPS/PQR documentation

Robotic welding systems

Job description

FlexSteel is seeking a Welding Engineer in Baytown, TX to lead welding process development, support production, and drive continuous improvement. This role focuses on designing WPS/PQRs, optimizing parameters, and certifying personnel.

You will work with robotic welding systems, train welders, support audits, and ensure AWS/ASME/API compliance while pursuing safety and efficiency goals. Bachelor's in welding/manufacturing/mechanical engineering and 5–10 years of manufacturing welding experience