Welding/Manufacturing Engineer

Socket.dev; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DISHER partners with a Grand Rapids based manufacturer to recruit a Welding/Manufacturing Engineer. The role focuses on optimizing welding operations on the production floor and driving process improvements to develop skilled welders.

You will lead welding process development, trials, and WPS management while collaborating with production, quality, and leadership teams to sustain growth and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Welding Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in welding or fabrication environments.
• Hands-on welding knowledge and troubleshooting ability.
• Expertise in TIG, spot, and projection welding.
• Experience developing and troubleshooting Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Desire to coach welders and develop technical skills.
• Ability to diagnose root causes and implement solutions.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate with production, quality, and leadership teams.
• Must have right to work in the United States without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Spend 80-85% of time on the production floor supporting daily operations and troubleshooting welding challenges.
• Develop, implement, and maintain welding processes for new and existing products.
• Perform weld trials and process validation activities.
• Mentor and coach welders to grow skills and confidence.
• Develop and maintain Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) for thin gauge and aluminum.
• Manage welder qualifications and certifications for compliance and readiness.
• Design fixtures and optimizations for thin gauge material welding.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and recommend equipment or method changes.

Skills

Welding engineering

Welding troubleshooting

TIG welding

Spot welding

Projection welding

Coaching welders

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Welding Engineering or related field

Job description

Welding/Manufacturing Engineer - Grand Rapids, MI

DISHER is currently partnering with a precision perforated tubing and welded assemblies manufacturer in Grand Rapids on their need for a Welding/Manufacturing Engineer. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on the production floor and is passionate about optimizing welding operations while developing the next generation of skilled welders. You'll spend 80-85% of your time on the floor working supporting welding, while also taking ownership of process improvement initiatives.

What it's like to work here:

This company specializes in thin gauge and aluminum welding for perforated tubing. They are in growth mode and committed to building a people-centered culture where every team member is valued and developed. You will work alongside skilled welders and a collaborative management team that cares about their people.

What you will get to do:

• Spend 80-85% of your time on the production floor supporting daily operations and troubleshooting welding challenges.
• Develop, implement, and maintain welding processes for new and existing products.
• Perform weld trials and process validation activities.
• Mentor and coach welders, sharing your expertise to help them grow their skills and confidence.
• Develop and maintain Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) documentation with a focus on thin gauge and aluminum applications.
• Manage welder qualifications and certifications to ensure compliance and readiness.
• Design fixtures and optimizations tailored to thin gauge material welding.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and recommend equipment or method enhancements.

What will make you successful:

• Bachelors in Welding Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a welding or fabrication environment.
• Demonstrated hands‑on welding knowledge and troubleshooting capability.
• Deep expertise TIG, spot, and projection welding.
• Comfortable developing, updating, and troubleshooting Weld Procedure Specifications.
• Desire to coach welders and develop their technical skills.
• Ability to diagnose root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate with production, quality, and leadership teams.
• Must have the current and continuing right to work in the United States of America without restrictions or expirations.