Welding Process Engineer: MIG/TIG, Quality & CI

Top Echelon Software, LLC.; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 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 partner with Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure weld quality, drive continuous improvement, and support new product launches. Responsibilities include defining welding parameters, procedures, and standards, investigating defects with root cause analysis, and ensuring compliance with AWS, ISO, and IATF 16949.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Welding, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in welding engineering or weld process development within a manufacturing setting. AWS certification preferred.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with GD&T, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS Office. Strong understanding of 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, 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.

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 to ensure weld quality, drive continuous improvement, and support new product launches. Responsibilities include defining welding parameters, procedures, and standards, investigating defects with root cause analysis, and ensuring compliance with AWS, ISO, and IATF 16949.