Welding Engineer

Location: Hickory NC (also based out of State College, PA). Fully onsite, permanent position.

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.

Skills

• Welding Process Engineering & Troubleshooting
• Robotic Welding & Manufacturing Automation
• Automotive Manufacturing & Launch Experience
• IATF, PPAP, APQP knowledge
• Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience