Welding Manufacturing Engineer

Scion Staffing, Inc.; Village of Greene (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

PTO and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Scion Staffing, Inc. has been engaged to conduct a search for an experienced Welding Manufacturing Engineer for an established industrial equipment manufacturer in Greene, NY.

The role focuses on hands-on process improvement and on-floor innovation to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years in industrial manufacturing with welding expertise, experience with CAD tools, and a strong Lean/TPS background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Welding/Mechatronics/Automation preferred.
• 5+ years in industrial manufacturing with welding process knowledge.
• Experience with CAD for layouts, fixtures, and tooling.
• Lean manufacturing and TPS principles applied in production environments.
• Excellent communication and multi-project management skills.
• MIG welding, industrial automation, and robotic welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize welding manufacturing processes, layouts, fixtures, and tooling for safety, quality and efficiency.
• Implement and troubleshoot manual and automated welding processes, including robotic welding systems.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and automation teams to solve operational challenges.
• Apply Lean/TPS to reduce waste and improve material flow and productivity.
• Evaluate processes and technology improvements with make-vs-buy analyses and business cases for automation.
• Establish controls, SOPs, and continuous improvement to ensure quality and reliability.

Skills

Welding process knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Toyota Production System

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

CATIA

Job description

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an experienced Welding Manufacturing Engineer on behalf of an established industry leader in industrial equipment manufacturing in Greene, NY. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on engineering professional to drive manufacturing improvements, optimize welding processes, and implement innovative automation and robotics solutions within a highly collaborative production environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in industrial manufacturing, welding processes, manufacturing engineering, and continuous improvement. This position is well suited for an engineer who enjoys working directly on the production floor, solving complex technical challenges, and developing practical solutions that improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

PERKS

• Competitive annual salary of $83,340–$120,538, depending on experience and position level.
• Performance-based bonus and relocation assistance available.
• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision options, and generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with a 100% company match on contributions up to 6%.
• Professional development, tuition assistance, and opportunities to work with advanced manufacturing technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and optimize welding manufacturing processes, production layouts, fixtures, and tooling to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Implement, validate, and troubleshoot manual and automated welding processes, including robotic welding systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with production teams, engineering stakeholders, and automation integrators to identify operational challenges and develop effective technical solutions.
• Apply Lean manufacturing, Toyota Production System principles, and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize material flow, reduce waste, and improve production performance.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, equipment, and technology improvements, including make‑versus‑buy analyses and business cases for automation initiatives.
• Establish process controls, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing improvements to support consistent quality, operational reliability, and long‑term production goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field required; Welding, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, with demonstrated welding process knowledge and hands‑on technical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience utilizing CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or CATIA to develop or analyze manufacturing layouts, fixtures, and tooling.
• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing and Toyota Production System principles, with experience applying continuous improvement practices in production environments.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple engineering projects and collaborate across departments.
• MIG welding, industrial automation, and robotic welding experience are strongly preferred.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

This is a full‑time, direct‑hire opportunity located onsite in Greene, NY. Level III: $83,340–$106,845 annually. Level IV: $94,020–$120,538 annually. Schedule: Monday–Friday, with core hours generally between 7:00AM–3:30PM or 8:00AM–4:30PM. Flexibility may be required based on production needs. Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.