Welding Process Engineer – Automotive Quality & Lean

CareerNerds, LLC; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC 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 and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on experience with MIG/TIG/resistance welding, procedure development, defect analysis, and compliance with AWS, ISO, and IATF 16949 standards. Pre-employment drug testing may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Welding, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in welding engineering or weld process development within a manufacturing setting; AWS certification preferred.
• Technical skills: Familiarity with GD&T, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS Office; strong understanding of weld procedure development and defect analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize MIG, TIG, and resistance welding processes.
• Define and maintain welding parameters, procedures, and standards.
• Investigate welding defects, leading 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

Welding procedure development

Defect analysis

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC 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 and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on experience with MIG/TIG/resistance welding, procedure development, defect analysis, and compliance with AWS, ISO, and IATF 16949 standards. Pre-employment drug testing may be required.