Welding Process Engineer: Robotics & CI Leader

Pridgeon & Clay Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pridgeon & Clay Inc. seeks a Welding Process Engineer to lead a multi-disciplinary team in welding and assembly operations, driving process improvements and program development for robotic welding systems.

You will manage projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery while advancing lean initiatives and APQP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (emphasis in welding).
• At least 1 year of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment including launching new product, sourcing weld fixtures, and producing standardized work.
• Experience with machine build project management, including quoting machine and labor capacities for new jobs and developing poka yoke sensors and devices to prevent or detect defects, with ability to drive projects to completion.
• Experience programming robotic welders (Fanuc, ABB, Panasonic, Motoman, etc)
• Skills to develop consistent weld parameters and processes to control them, with experience using statistical process analysis to ensure process produces consistent weldments
• Experience implementing Continuous Improvement
• Exposure to the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process
• Experience with AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA)
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint)
• Understanding of datum structures and blueprints, including ability to apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) methods to new and old part prints, and ability to interpret Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) layout results
• Experience in problem solving methods (8D, 5 Why) and lean initiatives
• Ability and willingness to work in a team-based environment
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• An excellent work record, including attendance

Responsibilities

• Lead Welding Technicians and Weld Engineering Interns in projects.
• Forecast headcount and recruit/hire team members.
• Improve team communication with regular meetings and status updates.
• Provide feedback and administer disciplinary actions per Employee Handbook.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and document action plans.
• Oversee weld and assembly departments when needed.
• Create/modify Fanuc welding programs; Fronius/ Lincoln equipment programs.
• Maintain welding parameters and Welding Procedure Specifications.
• Troubleshoot to permanent fixes; reduce cycle time.
• Read GD&T and interpret CMM data; ensure quality.
• Participate in 8D/5 Why teams; support safety initiatives.
• Maintain equipment per OSHA/MIOSHA/company standards.
• Plan for cost reductions and lean objectives.
• Communicate plant goals and opportunities; drive 5S and lean.
• Cost reductions and lean cost avoidance reporting.

Skills

Bachelors engineering

Engineering experience

Machine build PM

Robot welding programming

Weld parameters

Statistical process control

Continuous Improvement

APQP

AIAG Core Tools

MS Office

GD&T

CMM interpretation

8D/5 Why

Teamwork

Travel

Leadership

Attendance

Education

Bachelors engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Minitab

Job description

Pridgeon & Clay Inc. seeks a Welding Process Engineer to lead a multi-disciplinary team in welding and assembly operations, driving process improvements and program development for robotic welding systems.

You will manage projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery while advancing lean initiatives and APQP compliance.