Welding Process & Manufacturing Engineer

PDS Tech, Inc.; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Norwich, NY, is seeking a Welding Process & Manufacturing Engineer to develop weld and braze processes, document joint variables, and support equipment and operator programs. The role calls for hands-on manufacturing engineering support in a fast-paced plant, with a focus on process development and quality improvements.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in welding/manufacturing, strong welding knowledge, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college OR high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience in weld engineering or manufacturing.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes and weld/braze program management.
• Experience developing welding parameters and documenting weld processes.
• Experience with welding equipment and weld operator programs.
• Understanding of weld joint NDT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support weld and braze programs.
• Develop welding and brazing parameters and document successful weld joint variables.
• Develop and implement new welding processes and technologies.
• Support welding equipment programs and weld operator qualification programs.
• Assist with process compliance audits and manufacturing process requirements.
• Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support for production operations.
• Identify process issues, determine root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Support weld joint non-destructive testing requirements.
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and other technical teams.
• Manage multiple assignments and projects while maintaining organization and priorities.
• Communicate technical information clearly to team members and customers.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance when supporting junior team members or projects.
• Use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Brazing

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Development

Weld Process Documentation

NDT Requirements

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma/GED + 6 years welding/manufacturing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Welding Process & Manufacturing Engineer

Ready to put your welding expertise to work in a role where you’ll help develop processes, solve manufacturing challenges, and drive quality? PDS Tech Commercial is looking for a Welding Process & Manufacturing Engineer to join a manufacturing team in Norwich, NY.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with a strong background in welding, brazing, manufacturing engineering, or weld process development. You’ll play a key role in developing and documenting weld and braze processes, supporting equipment and operator programs, improving manufacturing processes, and helping ensure compliance with established requirements.

Position Overview

Location: Norwich, NY
Pay Rate: $43/hour
Shift: 1st Shift
Employment: Temp-to-Hire

What You’ll Do

• Administer and support weld and braze programs.
• Develop welding and brazing parameters and document successful weld joint variables.
• Develop and implement new welding processes and technologies.
• Support welding equipment programs and weld operator qualification programs.
• Assist with process compliance audits and manufacturing process requirements.
• Provide hands‑on manufacturing engineering support for production operations.
• Identify process issues, determine root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Support weld joint non‑destructive testing requirements.
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and other technical teams.
• Manage multiple assignments and projects while maintaining organization and priorities.
• Communicate technical information clearly to team members and customers.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance when supporting junior team members or projects.
• Use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college OR high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience in weld engineering or manufacturing.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes and weld/braze program management.
• Experience developing welding parameters and documenting weld processes.
• Experience with welding equipment and weld operator programs.
• Understanding of weld joint NDT requirements.
• Strong problem‑solving and process improvement skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Why This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to move beyond routine production support and take an active role in welding process development, manufacturing improvement, technical problem-solving, and new technology implementation. If you enjoy figuring out how to make a process work better and bringing technical solutions into a manufacturing environment, this could be a great next step.

Important Hiring Requirements

This position involves access to export-controlled technology and is restricted to U.S. persons as defined by applicable law. Proof of status will be required prior to employment.

Drug screen and background check required.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a welding or manufacturing professional looking for a hands‑on opportunity with room to grow into a long‑term position, we’d like to hear from you.

Pay Details: $43.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.