Welding Process Engineer — Lead Innovations onsite

Actalent; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 112,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Critical Illness

Accident

Hospital

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA

Transportation Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Process Weld Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize welding processes that ensure product quality and manufacturing efficiency. The role supports production operations, leads continuous improvement initiatives, and oversees new welding technologies and equipment.

This onsite position in Ohio involves collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve weld performance, establish standards, and train staff while ensuring compliance with welding codes

Qualifications

• Proficiency in welding techniques such as resistance welding, MIG, TIG, and other welding processes.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and blueprint reading.
• Experience with process improvement and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with machining, robotics, and fabrication.
• Knowledge of metallurgy and production processes.
• Experience in project engineering and using CAD software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize welding processes, procedures, and process parameters for new and existing products.
• Support quoting activities through weld process development, equipment selection, and cost estimation.
• Specify, implement, and maintain welding equipment, tooling, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Troubleshoot welding, process, and quality issues using root cause analysis tools such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve product manufacturability and weld performance.
• Develop welding standards, work instructions, and training programs to support operational consistency.
• Evaluate and implement new welding technologies, automation, and process improvements.
• Support capital equipment projects, including justification, installation, and validation.
• Monitor process performance, investigate defects, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable welding codes, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and hands‑on support to production teams.

Skills

Welding techniques

Engineering principles

Blueprint reading

Process improvement

Troubleshooting

Machining

Robotics

Fabrication

Metallurgy

CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Process Weld Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize welding processes that ensure product quality and manufacturing efficiency. The role supports production operations, leads continuous improvement initiatives, and oversees new welding technologies and equipment.

This onsite position in Ohio involves collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve weld performance, establish standards, and train staff while ensuring compliance with welding codes