Global Weld Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as enterprise SME for welding processes, metallurgy, NDE, fabrication standards, weld design, and welding engineering governance.
• Support new product introduction and major programs with weld feasibility, qualification, process development, and technical problem solving.
• Provide expert guidance in welding metallurgy, materials selection, heat input control, distortion management, and failure analysis.
• Evaluate, introduce, and implement advanced welding technologies (robotic, laser, hybrid, adaptive systems, automation, digital tools, and real-time monitoring).
• Develop long-term roadmap for welding innovation, capital investment, and workforce upskilling.
• Establish and govern global welding standards, procedures, and best practices aligned with AWS, ASME, PED, ISO, Nadcap, and customer requirements.
• Oversee WPS/PQR development, welder/operator qualification, certification tracking, and global compliance across all sites.
• Lead cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to standardize global welding operations.
• Conduct audits, ensure regulatory and customer compliance, and oversee NDT requirements and execution.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for weld-related issues across the enterprise.
• Drive cost reduction, process efficiency, and standardization of consumables, equipment, and welding practices.
• Develop and deliver global training programs, mentoring, and competency systems for welders, inspectors, and engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Welding certifications (CWI, CWE, IWE or equivalent) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5–10 years of welding engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, ASME BPVC, PED, Nadcap, and global welding standards.
• NDT certification (Level II or III in VT, PT, MT, UT, RT or equivalent).
• Experience in weld design, materials, distortion control, and failure analysis.
• Proven ability to support new product introductions and complex welding programs.
• Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective actions for weld issues.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop welding personnel globally.
• Experience creating and delivering training programs and building technical capability.

Preferred Qualifications & Key Competencies

• Experience in global manufacturing, ideally in aerospace, energy, heavy equipment, or pressure-retaining components.
• Experience with welding automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Ability to travel internationally (40–60%).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to documentation and compliance.
• Excellent communication, cross-cultural collaboration, and ability to influence without authority.
• Proven technical leadership and capability in training and developing others.

Annual Salary Range

$86,200 – 111,000. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, applicable work experience, training, education, and performance.