Welding Engineer
Location: Middlebury, Indiana
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Welding Engineer to support manufacturing operations at our Middlebury, Indiana facility. This position will be responsible for developing, improving, and supporting welding processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of welding processes, manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement, along with the ability to work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and optimize welding processes for production.
- Provide engineering support to manufacturing and production teams.
- Troubleshoot welding, equipment, tooling, and process-related issues.
- Develop and maintain welding procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.
- Assist with the design and improvement of welding fixtures, tooling, and equipment.
- Analyze weld quality and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Work closely with Quality to address defects, corrective actions, and quality concerns.
- Support new product launches and engineering changes as needed.
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency initiatives.
- Evaluate welding equipment, technology, and automation opportunities.
- Ensure welding processes meet applicable quality and safety requirements.
- Train and provide technical guidance to production personnel when needed.
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation and communicate technical information effectively.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably with welding or metal fabrication.
- Strong understanding of welding processes, materials, and weld quality.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and weld symbols.
- Experience with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with standard engineering and Microsoft Office software.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with MIG/MAG, resistance welding, or other production welding processes.
- Experience with robotic or automated welding systems.
- Familiarity with welding standards, procedures, and quality requirements.
- Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Welding certifications or familiarity with AWS standards is a plus.
- Experience with fixture/tooling design and implementation.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A collaborative manufacturing environment
- Opportunities to work with modern manufacturing and welding technologies
- Full-time employment with a stable, established organization