Weld Engineer

Challenge Manufacturing is a leading tier‑1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry. As an employee‑owned company, we empower our employee‑owners through an ESOP program that provides additional retirement benefits and shares of the company.

About the role

The Welding Engineer is responsible for developing welding techniques, procedures, and applications, leveraging knowledge of production specifications, metal properties, and engineering principles. The role also involves research and development to create or improve fabrication processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing welding processes to Challenge Manufacturing standards.
• Reduce costs through continuous improvement activities that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Define recommended welding spare parts.
• Develop and maintain weld parameter/setup sheets.
• Support and lead new line launch verification projects.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and destructive testing staff to maintain and improve weld quality.
• Implement, test, and monitor products in production equipment as needed.
• Drive standardization across joining processes: GMAW, DAW, RSW, SP, RFD, etc.
• Create training documentation for these joining processes aligned with customer quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot welding (GMAW, RSW, DAW) issues on production tooling.
• Develop welding schedules for GMAW, RSW, and DAW on ferrous and non‑ferrous materials.
• Participate in design reviews for upcoming projects.
• Interface with new equipment vendors and internal/external customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in a welding manufacturing environment; automotive experience preferred.
• Experience with resistance welding (RSW) and arc welding (GMAW, DAW) on low‑carbon and high‑strength steels.
• Robotic welding experience, preferably ABB and Fanuc.
• Destructive testing experience (setup and training) for RSW, DAW, and GMAW.
• 5+ years of RSW, GMAW, and DAW experience in automotive welding manufacturing preferred.

Skills

• Developing and troubleshooting GMAW and RSW on various steel and aluminum grades.
• Experience with Tessonics RSWA or other ultrasonic testing devices.
• Training inexperienced personnel in destructive and nondestructive testing methods.
• Writing work instructions for welding and inspection operations.
• Excellent planning, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong integrity, reliability, and ability to resolve conflicts objectively.
• Sense of urgency to meet customer needs and ability to adapt positively to change.
• Collaborative mindset, sharing information and knowledge with teammates.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) providing annual company shares as an additional retirement benefit.

Schedule

2nd Shift – 1:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Friday, located at the Spartanburg, SC plant.