Title: Weld Engineer
Comp: $95,000-$105,000
Location: Lancaster, OH
Our client is seeking immediate assistance in identifying a candidate for a Weld Engineer direct hire position in Lancaster, OH.
Responsibilities:
• Implement, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize weld visual inspection systems in a manufacturing environment
• Support weld process monitoring systems including calibration, setup, and ongoing data tracking
• Analyze weld monitoring and machine vision data to improve weld quality, process stability, and production performance
• Lead root cause investigations related to weld defects, process variation, and quality concerns
• Develop, maintain, and optimize weld parameters, procedures, and standardized welding practices
• Support new product launches and provide welding engineering expertise during production ramp-up
• Collaborate with automation, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve weld inspection and monitoring capabilities
• Support Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing initiatives, including data-driven process improvements
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards within welding operations
• Work directly in a plant environment supporting live production operations
Required Skills (Must Have):
• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or related engineering field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• 3+ years of experience in welding engineering or manufacturing engineering within a production environment
• Experience with machine vision systems for weld inspection or quality validation
• Hands-on experience maintaining and optimizing in-production weld inspection or monitoring systems
• Strong understanding of GMAW (MIG) and/or resistance welding processes
• Experience with real-time weld monitoring, data collection, and process analytics
• Ability to troubleshoot weld inspection systems and production quality issues
• Manufacturing floor experience in a production environment (onsite role required)
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):
• Automotive manufacturing experience (Tier 1 or OEM environment preferred)
• Experience with Fronius welding power supplies
• Familiarity with WTC weld control systems
• Experience with robotic welding systems (ABB or Yaskawa)
• Exposure to Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, or digital factory initiatives
• Experience with process monitoring setup, calibration, and optimization
• Strong root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement (CI) background
• Experience collaborating with automation, quality, and production engineering teams
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