Welding Process Engineer I – Onsite

Epitec; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Epitec is seeking a Weld Engineer for an onsite, contract role in Moline, IL. The engineer will support welding operations, troubleshoot processes, and drive continuous improvement with production teams.

This position offers potential direct hire and requires 1–3 years in welding/quality engineering during a fully onsite shift. The role emphasizes collaboration with manufacturing engineering, tooling enhancements, and process optimization to improve weld performance and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 1–3 years in manufacturing, welding, or quality engineering.
• Experience with welding operations, fixtures, tooling, and process optimization.
• Exposure to quality initiatives within a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with line design, material presentation, and cycle balancing.
• Experience using engineering systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line welding ops support, for manual and robotic welds.
• Troubleshoot weld-related process, tooling and quality issues.
• Assist operators with quality concerns and manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering on process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement of weld fixtures and tooling.
• Analyze line design, material presentation and cycle imbalances to boost productivity.
• Support order fulfillment activities and manufacturing data systems.

Skills

Welding processes

Manufacturing optimization

Continuous improvement

Quality engineering

Line & process design

Robotic welding (Fanuc)

Problem solving

Communication

Overtime availability

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors in Welding Engineering

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering

Equivalent work experience

Job description

Epitec is seeking a Weld Engineer for an onsite, contract role in Moline, IL. The engineer will support welding operations, troubleshoot processes, and drive continuous improvement with production teams.

This position offers potential direct hire and requires 1–3 years in welding/quality engineering during a fully onsite shift. The role emphasizes collaboration with manufacturing engineering, tooling enhancements, and process optimization to improve weld performance and productivity.