Welding Process Engineer – Vehicles, CI & Quality

KOB Solutions, Inc.; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KOB Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop, optimize, and support welding processes in a vehicle manufacturing setting.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure weld quality, drive continuous improvement, and support new product launches. Responsibilities include optimizing MIG/TIG/resistance welding processes, defining welding parameters, and leading root cause analysis for defects while ensuring compliance with AWS, ISO, and IATF 16949

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Welding, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years in welding engineering or weld process development in manufacturing; AWS cert preferred.
• Strong knowledge of weld procedure development and defect analysis, with experience applying AWS/ISO/IATF standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Weld process development

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

GD&T

MS Office

Job description

KOB Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop, optimize, and support welding processes in a vehicle manufacturing setting.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure weld quality, drive continuous improvement, and support new product launches. Responsibilities include optimizing MIG/TIG/resistance welding processes, defining welding parameters, and leading root cause analysis for defects while ensuring compliance with AWS, ISO, and IATF 16949