Welding Process Engineer — Marine Vessel Production

Quanta U.S., Inc.; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Quanta U.S., Inc. in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a Welding Process Engineer with shipbuilding experience to lead welding programs for aluminum and steel vessels.

You will analyze heat input, welding parameters, and joint design, develop WPS, and drive continuous improvements in quality, productivity, and process reliability on the shop floor. The role requires a hands-on, root-cause approach, collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality, and Inspection teams, and relocation assistance for qualified

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or related.
• CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) certification.
• Professional shipbuilding/boatbuilding experience.
• Strong experience with both aluminum and steel welding.
• Knowledge of welding processes, metallurgy, heat-affected zones, distortion, weld defects, and joint performance.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action for welding manufacturing issues.
• Knowledge of welding procedures, specifications, qualification requirements, and quality standards.
• Hands-on ability in a shipyard/manufacturing environment with production collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for steel and aluminum welding processes throughout vessel construction.
• Investigate welding issues including distortion, cracking, weld defects, excessive rework, and productivity constraints.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective actions that prevent recurring welding problems.
• Analyze heat input, welding parameters, filler materials, base metals, joint design, fixturing, and weld sequencing.
• Develop and improve welding processes to increase quality, productivity, repeatability, and first-pass yield.
• Develop and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Evaluate welding sequences and their impact on vessel structure, distortion, production flow, and downstream operations.
• Identify opportunities to incorporate welding automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Partner with welders, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Inspection teams to resolve production challenges.
• Provide technical guidance and training to welders on procedures, processes, and new technologies.
• Support weld inspections and coordinate NDT activities as needed.
• Evaluate new welding equipment, tooling, consumables, materials, and technologies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on welding quality, labor efficiency, cost reduction, and throughput.
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and new vessel/product introduction initiatives.
• Maintain process documentation, standard work instructions, and process control plans.

Skills

Welding engineering

Root cause analysis

Metallurgy

Team collaboration

Hands-on shipyard work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Welding Eng / Mechanical Eng / Materials Science

Tools

Welding Equipment

Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

Job description

Quanta U.S., Inc. in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a Welding Process Engineer with shipbuilding experience to lead welding programs for aluminum and steel vessels.

You will analyze heat input, welding parameters, and joint design, develop WPS, and drive continuous improvements in quality, productivity, and process reliability on the shop floor. The role requires a hands-on, root-cause approach, collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality, and Inspection teams, and relocation assistance for qualified