Welding Engineer: Stainless Steel & Pressure Vessel Expert

ADP, Inc.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Welding Engineer in Palmdale, CA to oversee welding processes for stainless steel and pressure vessel fabrication. You will design, qualify, and optimize welding procedures while ensuring compliance with industry codes and safety standards.

The role includes cross-functional collaboration to improve production reliability and product quality. You will lead welding project initiatives, train personnel, and drive continuous improvement in welding operations, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with stainless steel welding techniques, including TIG and resistance welding.
• Strong knowledge of pressure vessel codes/ASME Section VIII.
• Familiarity with fabrication, machining, and welding operations.
• Experience with quality systems, inspection processes, and documentation in manufacturing.
• Experience preparing and maintaining WPS and WPQR.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and document welding procedures (WPS, WPQR) for stainless steel and pressure vessel manufacturing.
• Design and improve welding techniques for production and project requirements.
• Manage welding-related projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct resistance and TIG welding process optimization to reduce defects and improve quality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve welding-related challenges and implement corrective actions.
• Perform inspections and oversee non-destructive testing to verify weld integrity.
• Maintain quality control measures to ensure consistent welding performance.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation for compliance and audits.
• Research new welding technologies to enhance operations.
• Train and supervise welding personnel to ensure adherence to procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Stainless steel welding

TIG welding

Resistance welding

Welding procedures

Quality systems

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s in Welding Engineering or related field

Tools

Welding simulation software

Metallurgical analysis tools

WPS/WPQR documentation

Job description

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Welding Engineer in Palmdale, CA to oversee welding processes for stainless steel and pressure vessel fabrication. You will design, qualify, and optimize welding procedures while ensuring compliance with industry codes and safety standards.

The role includes cross-functional collaboration to improve production reliability and product quality. You will lead welding project initiatives, train personnel, and drive continuous improvement in welding operations, with emphasis on