Sr. Welding Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Welding Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of high-volume welded and fabricated products. This role focuses on translating product designs into robust, producible manufacturing processes, specifying welding procedures and fixtures, optimizing automated machinery, and ensuring compliance with GD&T and ASME standards. The ideal candidate combines hands-on welding and fabrication expertise with strong mechanical design skills (SolidWorks) and experience driving manufacturing efficiency at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering for high-volume fabricated structures, ensuring designs are optimized for cost, quality, and manufacturability.
• Develop, document, and maintain welding procedures, fixture designs, and assembly processes; collaborate with QA to ensure weld quality meets standards.
• Create and update SolidWorks models and manufacturing drawings; apply GD&T to control form, fit, and function.
• Design, commission, and troubleshoot automated welding and assembly machinery; collaborate with controls and maintenance teams to improve uptime and cycle time.
• Define and enforce ASME and other applicable welding and fabrication standards across production.
• Perform root-cause analysis for manufacturing defects and implement corrective and preventive actions to drive product quality improvements.
• Lead DFM/A initiatives and provide technical support to suppliers and production teams during ramp-up of high-volume programs.
• Mentor and train production engineering and shop personnel on welding best practices, inspection methods, and process controls.
• Use data-driven methods to identify continuous improvement opportunities and support Lean initiatives to reduce cost and lead time.
• Participate in cross-functional product development reviews to ensure manufacturability and regulatory compliance early in the design cycle.

Requirements

• BS or AS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on welded and fabricated structures in high-volume production environments.
• Proven proficiency with SolidWorks for part, assembly, and tooling design.
• Hands-on expertise with welding processes, welding procedure development, and weld inspection techniques.
• Strong knowledge and application of GD&T and mechanical drawing standards.
• Familiarity with ASME welding and fabrication codes and ability to apply standards to production and documentation.
• Experience designing or integrating automated welding and assembly machinery (robotic welding, fixturing, conveyor systems).
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis, FMEA, and corrective actions.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working cross-functionally with design, quality, production, and suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing experience and/or certifications.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or equivalent welding credential.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
• 401k
• Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Relocation Assistance

For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.