Welding Engineer: Robotics, Process Optimization & Training

Cactus Wellhead International; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexSteel in Baytown, TX is seeking a Welding Engineer to lead welding procedure development, optimize robotic welding, and drive quality improvements across production. The role supports automation, training, and process improvements in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

The candidate will develop WPS/PQR, establish process parameters for new products, troubleshoot defects, and collaborate with maintenance on automation projects. AWS/CWI/CWE/CWS certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering or related field.
• 5-10 years of manufacturing welding experience.
• Experience with robotic welding systems.
• Experience training and qualifying welders.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, quality, and maintain welding procedures (WPS/PQR).
• Establish process parameters for new products/materials.
• Troubleshoot welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Improve weld quality, productivity, and repeatability.
• Support programming/optimization of welding robots and automation projects.
• Train welders, operators, and technicians; administer qualification tests.

Skills

Welding process development

Robotic welding systems

Quality & compliance

Training & qualification

Troubleshooting welding defects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Welding/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering

5-10 years welding experience

Tools

AWS CWI/CWE/CWS

Job description

FlexSteel in Baytown, TX is seeking a Welding Engineer to lead welding procedure development, optimize robotic welding, and drive quality improvements across production. The role supports automation, training, and process improvements in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

The candidate will develop WPS/PQR, establish process parameters for new products, troubleshoot defects, and collaborate with maintenance on automation projects. AWS/CWI/CWE/CWS certifications are preferred.