Welding & Fabrication Engineer — Lean Improvement

BioTalent; Batesville (IN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Life & Disability Insurance

EAP

FSA

Job summary

BioTalent in Indiana seeks a Manufacturing Engineer – Welding to develop and optimize welding and fabrication processes in a high-volume manufacturing setting. You will drive process improvements, support new product introductions, and mentor shop-floor technicians while collaborating with Quality, Production, and Operations to ensure excellence.

The ideal candidate has a strong welding background, WPS experience, CAD skills, and lean expertise; base salary is $96,000–$132,000 with a sign-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years in manufacturing engineering focusing on welding processes.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Strong understanding of welding operations and fabrication processes.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of weld tooling, fixturing, and process development.
• Experience developing Welding Procedures Specifications (WPS).
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and reduce costs.
• Provide technical support for welding, fabrication, and related processes.
• Troubleshoot design, materials, equipment, and manufacturing methods issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze nonconforming materials and collaborate with Quality to reduce defects.
• Develop and optimize welding and fabrication processes for products.
• Read blueprints, drawings, specs, and schematics.
• Design and optimize robotic welding cells to maximize throughput.
• Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions.
• Ensure safety, quality, and best practices compliance.
• Lead or support capital and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Welding Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

CAD Software

MS Office

Robotic Welding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

BioTalent in Indiana seeks a Manufacturing Engineer – Welding to develop and optimize welding and fabrication processes in a high-volume manufacturing setting. You will drive process improvements, support new product introductions, and mentor shop-floor technicians while collaborating with Quality, Production, and Operations to ensure excellence.

The ideal candidate has a strong welding background, WPS experience, CAD skills, and lean expertise; base salary is $96,000–$132,000 with a sign-on