Welding Process Engineer – Automotive & Lean

Accounting Search; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop, optimize, and support welding processes in a vehicle manufacturing environment. You will partner with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to ensure weld quality, drive continuous improvement, and support new product launches.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Welding or a related field, 3+ years in welding engineering, and proficiency with GD&T, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS Office. AWS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in welding engineering or weld process development within manufacturing.
• AWS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize MIG, TIG, and resistance welding processes.
• Define and maintain welding parameters, procedures, and standards.
• Investigate welding defects, lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with AWS, ISO, and IATF 16949 industry standards.
• Conduct weld audits, support PPAP submissions, and develop PFMEAs and control plans.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste, cycle time, and consumable costs.

Skills

Weld procedure development

Defect analysis

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Accounting Search is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop, optimize, and support welding processes in a vehicle manufacturing environment. You will partner with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to ensure weld quality, drive continuous improvement, and support new product launches.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Welding or a related field, 3+ years in welding engineering, and proficiency with GD&T, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS Office. AWS certification is preferred.