Welding Process Engineer (Laser & Resistance)

NR Consulting; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Welding Process Engineer specializing in laser and resistance welding. This role involves developing and refining manufacturing processes for battery cell components, ensuring safety and scalability. You'll collaborate with mechanical engineering teams, document joining processes, and champion safety in equipment development. If you have a proven track record in innovative engineering and a passion for advancing manufacturing processes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing or pilot line environments.
• Experience with statistical process development methods.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams to establish scalable assembly processes.
• Document and improve joining processes for plastics.

Skills

Manufacturing Process Development

Statistical Process Development

Bulk Material Handling

Interdisciplinary Communication

Innovative Engineering

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Welding Process Engineer (Laser & Resistance)

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Role Overview

Title: Welding Process Engineer (Laser & Resistance)

Location: Weirton, WV

Duration: Full-Time Permanent Role

Role Description

• Develop, deploy, and refine manufacturing processes for battery cell components and assemblies.
• Start with experiments and prototypes to define equipment architectures and processes.
• Develop and mature manufacturing equipment for high-volume production at new facilities.
• Focus initially on bulk material processing and handling systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with mechanical engineering teams to establish safe, scalable assembly processes.
• Ensure processes can safely produce full-scale battery electrodes and assemblies.
• Explore relationships between process, structure, and properties of unit operations.
• Document and improve joining processes for plastics, including welding and heat staking.
• Train technicians and engineers on new equipment and processes.
• Collaborate across teams to achieve manufacturing success.
• Champion safety in equipment and process development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing or pilot line environments.
• Experience with statistical process development methods.
• Knowledge of bulk material handling and processing equipment.
• Design experience for processes involving hazardous locations.
• Strong interdisciplinary communication skills.
• Proven track record in innovative engineering.
• Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with batteries and fabrication is a plus.