Manufacturing Engineer – Welding & Fabrication
Beverlin Manufacturing · Grand Rapids, MI · 3 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Welding Process Ownership
- Create and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and supporting documentation.
- Evaluate customer drawings and specifications for manufacturability.
- Serve as a technical mentor for welders and trainers to support skill development and craftsmanship.
- Provide direct shop-floor support to welders, supervisors, and production personnel.
- Troubleshoot daily production issues related to safety, weld quality, dimensional stability, fixturing, productivity, scrap, and rework.
- Perform weld trials and process validation activities.
- Identify and implement process improvements through fixture design, weld sequencing, and workflow optimization.
- Lead projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, scrap reduction, and labor efficiency.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering, Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field preferred
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a welding or fabrication environment
- Demonstrated hands-on welding knowledge and troubleshooting capability
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a data-driven mindset
- Able to effectively communicate and collaborate with production teams
- Experience supporting high-mix, low- to medium-volume manufacturing operations
- Strong understanding of: PFMEA, control plans, and process validation, Lean manufacturing principles, Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving, Weld symbols, blueprint reading, and GD&T, Weld fixture design and process development, GTAW (TIG), spot, and projection welding, Strong hands-on welding ability and proven troubleshooting capability
- Able to build credibility with production teams through practical, shop-floor knowledge
- Strong communication and training skills, with the ability to coach and develop others
- Able to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Required
- Preferred/Value-Added
- AWS certifications (CWI, CWE, CWEng)
- Experience with AWS welding codes (D1.1, D1.2, D17.1)
- CAD experience (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar)
- Experience welding Aluminum 5052 and 3003
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Retail savings plan
- Professional growth and career development opportunities
- Supportive, inclusive, and team-focused workplace culture
Why Join Beverlin?
- We live our Leadership Covenants every day—Customer Fanatic, Ethics & Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Faith–Family–Work, and a passion for Winning Together.
- We believe in supporting one another, celebrating success, and creating a workplace where people can thrive, learn, and grow.
Work Schedule
- Full-time, 5-day onsite role
Additional Information
- This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.
- It is not eligible for the H-1B lottery and isn't eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.