Welding Process Engineer (Laser, MIG, Automation)

Adient; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient, a global leader in automotive seating and engineered manufacturing, seeks a Welding Process Engineer in Battle Creek, MI. You will optimize laser and MIG welding in a high-volume facility, monitor weld quality, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Quality and Production to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery while supporting engineering projects and process development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in welding technology or related field.
• Hands-on experience with automated welding in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Experience with weld fixture adjustments and process optimization.
• Strong troubleshooting aptitude and cross-functional collaboration.
• Shift availability: second shift (1:45 PM to 9:45 PM).

Responsibilities

• Support and optimize laser welding, GMAW (MIG), and automated welding operations.
• Monitor processes and collect data to ensure stability and performance.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Adjust weld fixtures to meet dimensional and quality requirements.
• Modify weld programs to maintain quality and performance.
• Troubleshoot equipment and minimize downtime with maintenance teams.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production and Engineering to meet safety and cost goals.
• Contribute to root cause investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Welding Process Eng

Automated Manufacturing

Robotic Welding

Laser Welding

GMAW/MIG Welding

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Manufacturing Process Improvement

Dimensional Control

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Reading Drawings

Education

Associate Degree in Welding Engineering Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering / Welding Technology / Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Adient, a global leader in automotive seating and engineered manufacturing, seeks a Welding Process Engineer in Battle Creek, MI. You will optimize laser and MIG welding in a high-volume facility, monitor weld quality, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Quality and Production to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery while supporting engineering projects and process development.