Welding Manufacturing Engineer — Process & Automation Leader

Adams Thermal Systems; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Long term disability

Job summary

Adams Thermal Systems is seeking a manufacturing/welding process leader to design, install and improve production welding systems. You will work closely with Product Engineering, Quality and Operations to optimize weld processes and documentation.

The role includes developing and implementing training, adhering to AWS and industry codes, and driving continuous improvement across production lines with a focus on quality, throughput and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in welding and welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, etc.).
• Knowledge of weld tooling, fixture design, line layout and balancing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, installation, and improvement of production welding systems.
• Maintain weld documentation and trainings (WPS, PQR, Welder training).
• Read and interpret codes; advise on improvements with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Welding

Manufacturing processes

Welding tooling

Robotic welding automation

Reading blueprints & AWS code

CAD

Education

AAS in Welding Technology

BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD

PLC

Job description

Adams Thermal Systems is seeking a manufacturing/welding process leader to design, install and improve production welding systems. You will work closely with Product Engineering, Quality and Operations to optimize weld processes and documentation.

The role includes developing and implementing training, adhering to AWS and industry codes, and driving continuous improvement across production lines with a focus on quality, throughput and safety.