Welding Process Engineer (MIG/TIG) | Lean Six Sigma

The Recruiting Hive; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop and optimize MIG, TIG, and resistance welding processes in a vehicle manufacturing environment in Van Wert, Ohio. You will partner with Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure weld quality and support new product launches.

Responsibilities include defining welding parameters, conducting defect investigations with root-cause analysis, and ensuring compliance with AWS, ISO, and IATF 16949.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in welding engineering or weld process development in manufacturing; AWS certification preferred.
• Familiarity with GD&T, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS Office; strong weld procedure development and defect analysis knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize MIG, TIG, and resistance welding processes.
• Define and maintain welding parameters, procedures, and standards.
• Investigate welding defects with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with AWS, ISO, and IATF 16949 standards.
• Conduct weld audits, support PPAP submissions, and develop PFMEAs and control plans.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to reduce waste, cycle time, and consumable costs.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

GD&T

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop and optimize MIG, TIG, and resistance welding processes in a vehicle manufacturing environment in Van Wert, Ohio. You will partner with Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure weld quality and support new product launches.

Responsibilities include defining welding parameters, conducting defect investigations with root-cause analysis, and ensuring compliance with AWS, ISO, and IATF 16949.