Welding Process Engineer: Lean, Quality & Optimization

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop, optimize, and support welding processes in a vehicle manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to ensure weld quality and support new product launches.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Welding, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, with at least 3 years in welding engineering or weld process development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years in welding engineering or weld process development within a manufacturing setting. AWS certification preferred.

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

GD&T

Weld procedure development

Defect analysis

AWS certification

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop, optimize, and support welding processes in a vehicle manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to ensure weld quality and support new product launches.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Welding, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, with at least 3 years in welding engineering or weld process development.