Welding Engineer Job Description

A welding engineer is a specialist who designs, evaluates, and repairs welds using appropriate equipment, materials, and techniques.

A welding engineer may specialize in a particular material, such as aluminum, copper, or steel, or in a specific area, such as ship building, automobile manufacturing, or heavy construction.

A welding engineer plans, coordinates, and supervises welding operations.

A welding engineer may work inside, outside, or underground, depending on the equipment, materials, and techniques needed for the job.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for Welding Engineer to provide support to the team by conducting welding process research and development to improve productivity and quality. The position will also be responsible for the development of new welding processes and the training of welding personnel.

Welding Engineer Duties:

• Manage the welding department, ensuring that all welding activities adhere to safety and quality standards
• Provide technical expertise for welding projects
• Review welding procedures
• Maintain equipment, tools, and welding supplies
• Train and oversee new employees in welding
• Implement new ways of welding based on current best practices
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and track recurring welding issues
• Monitor overall production output
• Liaise with other departments on welding-specific issues

Welding Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design and build welding fixtures, tools, and machines for production and special project work
• Research and evaluate new or improved materials and processes to design and fabricate jigs, fixtures, and tooling
• Develop engineering standards, tools, and jigs and implement them throughout the company
• Develop specifications for new products
• Develop, maintain, and upgrade company’s CAD systems
• Assist production engineering in troubleshooting and resolving problems
• Provide technical support to production, sales, and consulting engineers
• Arrange and attend welding inspections and workshops
• Plan and execute welding shop projects involving multiple departments
• Attend engineering conferences, seminars, and trade shows
• Assist the production team in resolving welding issues

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding/Metallurgical Engineering
• 2+ years’ proven experience in engineering or design
• Knowledge of welding procedures and metallurgy
• Excellent understanding of welding theory and processes
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Proven ability to review weld procedures

We at [Company Name] believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to success. We are committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, gender expressions, and ages. We are especially interested in candidates who can help us create a more inclusive environment for all.