Welding & Joining Engineer: Global Process Innovator

Minth North America, Inc.; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International development platform

Dynamic and efficient team

All-round personal improvement

Personalized humanistic care

Diversified working atmosphere

Modern office setting

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Minth North America, Inc. is seeking a Welding Engineer to lead welding and joining process development for our Body Structure Technology Center. You will drive manufacturability, qualification of WPS/WPQ, and collaboration with design, manufacturing and quality teams.

The role requires metallurgy, materials science, and project management skills, plus experience with CAD tools and NDT/QC knowledge. You will analyze welding data, troubleshoot defects, and document case studies in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in welding engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW.
• Understanding of metallurgy, heat treatment, and material behaviour under stress.
• Experience with CAD software and other engineering tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process development and qualification: Create, document, and qualify welding procedures (WPS) and welder performance qualifications (WPQ).
• Technical expertise: Provide subject matter expertise on welding and joining processes, including fusion welding, resistance welding, and adhesive bonding.
• Troubleshooting and analysis: Conduct root cause analysis of welding defects, troubleshoot quality issues, and perform failure analysis.
• Materials and equipment: Select welding processes, materials, and equipment; support new welding methods and robotics implementation.
• Collaboration: Work with design and manufacturing teams to ensure weldability is considered early in product design.
• Compliance and standards: Ensure welding activities comply with industry and customer codes (ASME, AWS, API).
• Training: Develop and conduct welding training and certification programs.
• Documentation: Prepare technical reports and document qualification processes and procedures.

Skills

Metallurgy understanding

Analytical skills

Project management

CAD tools

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality control knowledge

GD&T knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in welding engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or related field

Tools

AUTOCAD

CATIA

3D viewer

Job description

Minth North America, Inc. is seeking a Welding Engineer to lead welding and joining process development for our Body Structure Technology Center. You will drive manufacturability, qualification of WPS/WPQ, and collaboration with design, manufacturing and quality teams.

The role requires metallurgy, materials science, and project management skills, plus experience with CAD tools and NDT/QC knowledge. You will analyze welding data, troubleshoot defects, and document case studies in a