Weld Engineer

Please remember to be sure candidates have the needed experience in automotive/automotive manufacturing, and requisite position experience as well.

All positions are full-time, on site only, no remote or hybrid schedules available.

Candidates must be legally allowed to work in the U.S.

The positions are eligible for extra effort pay for hours worked over 45 hours/week, paid at straight time

Position: Weld Engineer

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Summary:

The Weld Engineer provides technical welding expertise to support new and existing automotive programs. This role develops and maintains weld parameters, supports robotic welding setup, resolves weld defects, and ensures compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide welding support for all phases of production and program development

Troubleshoot and resolve weld-related defects; lead root cause investigations

Develop and maintain weld parameters, schedules, and testing procedures

Support robotic weld programming (Fanuc and ABB preferred)

Create documentation and work instructions for manual and automated weld processes

Participate in APQP and recommend improvements to weld cell design and tooling

Maintain weld drawings and schedules database

Train staff on welding procedures and equipment troubleshooting

Recommend equipment or process changes to improve quality and efficiency

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Weld Engineering or equivalent

3–5 years’ experience in automotive welding and program development

Strong knowledge of automotive weld processes (RSW, GMAW, etc.)

Familiar with industry standards (GM, AWS, RWMA), APQP, PPAP, and GD&T

Experience in robotic weld programming and equipment setup

Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong analytical and project management skills

Able to work flexible hours and effectively lead cross-functional teams