Welding Engineer

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• **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

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