Weld Engineer (AWS CWI Certified)

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
• Design and assist in the development of weld fixtures and tooling.
• Establish welding process parameters for automated welding equipment.
• Support fixture validation and finished-part gauge verification.
• Design, implement, and document control systems for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC-controlled automated welding systems.
• Coincide machine commissioning, debugging, power-up, and production validation.
• Ensure equipment meets customer specifications and JR Automation engineering standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, blueprints, and manufacturing specifications.
• Troubleshoot welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to improve welding efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Travel to customer facilities to support installations, audits, and production activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Alternatively, six or more years of related experience in welding automation may be considered.
• Five (5) plus years of experience developing and qualifying: WPSPQRWPQ documentation.
• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Strong experience reading and interpreting: Engineering drawingsSchematicsSpecificationsManufacturing documentation.
• Extensive knowledge of welding codes and standards including: AWS D1.1AWS D1.2AWS D1.3AWS D1.6AWS B2.1ASME Section IX.
• Hands-on experience with welding processes: FCAWGMAW (MIG)GTAW (TIG).
• Knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): UTRTMTPTVF.
• Familiarity with ASNT TC-1A weld inspection requirements.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor.
• Experience in Industrial Manufacturing.
• Experience in Metal Fabrication.
• Experience conducting on-site manufacturing audits.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or practical implementation experience.
• Experience with automated welding systems and robotic welding applications.