Welding Engineer

Location: Hickory, NC (position based out of Newton, NC). This is a permanent, fully onsite role.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize laser welding processes for production.
• Support daily manufacturing operations by troubleshooting weld-related issues and minimizing downtime.
• Establish and maintain process parameters, work instructions, and standardized operating procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for weld defects, quality issues, and equipment failures.
• Support new product launches, including process design, equipment validation, APQP deliverables, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Work closely with Quality to ensure compliance with IATF and customer-specific requirements.
• Analyze production data (scrap, rework, downtime, cycle time) to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve welding efficiency, including cycle time reduction and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Assist in specifying, installing, and commissioning new welding equipment, tooling, and automation systems.
• Provide technical support and training to operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel.
• Collaborate with suppliers, integrators, and customers on weld process-related issues.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• 1+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or Welding Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting production welding operations

Skills

• Welding Process Engineering & Troubleshooting
• Robotic Welding & Manufacturing Automation
• Automotive Manufacturing & Launch Experience
• IATF, PPAP, APQP knowledge
• Knowledge of weld quality standards, inspection methods, and testing procedures
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills
• Automotive or Tier 1 supplier experience
• Experience with robotic welding systems (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, or similar)
• Laser welding experience
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC methodologies
• Experience supporting new product launches

Pay

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $125000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience,