Welding Process Engineer
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Job Location:
Romeoville, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Welding Engineer with expertise in robotic welding systems and proven supervisory experience to join our engineering team. This role is critical to developing and optimizing manual and automated welding processes to ensure product quality efficiency and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will lead welding projects oversee production teams and drive continuous improvement across all welding operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop implement and optimize manual and robotic welding procedures including WPS and PQR documentation in accordance with industry standards (AWS ASME ISO API etc.).
- Lead the setup programming and troubleshooting of robotic welding systems (e.g. ABB Fanuc KUKA Motoman).
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of welders and welding technicians to ensure adherence to quality and production standards.
- Provide technical support and training to welding staff including mentoring and performance evaluations.
- Analyze welding defects and failures; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with design quality and production teams to ensure weldability and manufacturability of components.
- Oversee welding process audits and maintain full documentation of procedures and inspection records.
- Monitor productivity welding performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure all welding activities comply with safety regulations and company policies.
- Participate in the selection installation and maintenance of welding equipment including robotic cells.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) with welding input and process validation.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Welding Engineering Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in welding engineering including at least 2 years working with robotic welding systems.
- Proven supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Strong knowledge of welding codes and standards (AWS D1.1 ASME IX ISO 3834 etc.).
- Hands-on experience with multiple welding processes: SMAW GMAW GTAW FCAW.
- Familiarity with robotic welding programming fixture design and cycle time optimization.
Preferred:
- Certifications such as Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
- Experience in industry e.g. automotive aerospace oil & gas heavy fabrication.
- Proficiency in CAD software and welding simulation tools (e.g. WeldSim RoboDK).
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
- Results-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
Working Conditions:
- Combination of office and shop floor environment.
- Occasional travel to project sites customer locations or supplier facilities.
- Use of PPE is required when working in fabrication or production areas.
Qualifications :
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Welding Engineering Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in welding engineering including at least 2 years working with robotic welding systems.
- Proven supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Strong knowledge of welding codes and standards (AWS D1.1 ASME IX ISO 3834 etc.).
- Hands-on experience with multiple welding processes: SMAW GMAW GTAW FCAW.
- Familiarity with robotic welding programming fixture design and cycle time optimization.
Preferred:
- Certifications such as Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
- Experience in industry e.g. automotive aerospace oil & gas heavy fabrication.
- Proficiency in CAD software and welding simulation tools (e.g. WeldSim RoboDK).
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- NDT
- Smaw
- Aluminium
- Stainless Steel
- API
- CAD
- SolidWorks
- Tig Welding
- Welder Fabricator
- Welding Inspection
- Welding
- Engineering supports
- Fcaw
- Technical Reports
- Trouble shoot
About Company
Smiths Group is a global technology company that delivers solutions for the worlds evolving challenges. With a history spanning over 170 years, we operate across multiple sectors, including healthcare, energy, defense, and manufacturing. Our five divisionsJohn Crane, Smiths Detectio ... View more
