Welding Process Engineer – MIG/TIG & Process Improvement

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; 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 partner with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to ensure weld quality, drive continuous improvement, and support new product launches.

Responsibilities include MIG/TIG/resistance welding development, defining parameters and procedures, investigating defects, and ensuring AWS/ISO/IATF 16949 compliance.

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 cert preferred.
• Familiarity with GD&T, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS Office; weld procedure development and defect analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize MIG, TIG, and resistance welding processes.
• Define and maintain welding parameters, procedures, and standards.
• Investigate welding defects, perform 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

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

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

Tools

GD&T

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 partner with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to ensure weld quality, drive continuous improvement, and support new product launches.

Responsibilities include MIG/TIG/resistance welding development, defining parameters and procedures, investigating defects, and ensuring AWS/ISO/IATF 16949 compliance.