Welding Engineer

Overview

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On-site

Job Description

Our client a Tier 1 Automotive Supplier, is seeking a Weld Engineerto support resistance welding, spot welding schedule development, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG) operaions within a manufacturing environment in Spartanburg, SC.

This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining welding procedures, supporting welder and equipment qualifications, troubleshooting weld-related production issues, and ensuring welding processes meet applicable codes, standards, and internal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, review, maintain, and optimize resistance and spot welding schedules, including weld current, weld time, electrode force, squeeze time, hold time, and electrode/tip maintenance requirements.
Support GMAW/MIG welding processes, including shielding gas, wire feed speed, voltage, amperage, filler metal selection, and joint preparation.
Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
Support welder and welding equipment qualifications.
Troubleshoot and resolve welding-related production and quality issues.
Review engineering drawings, weld symbols/callouts, specifications, and inspection requirements.
Support weld inspection, destructive and nondestructive testing, defect analysis, and corrective actions.
Ensure welding processes comply with applicable welding codes, industry standards, and internal manufacturing requirements.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, and Production teams to improve welding processes and resolve issues.
Maintain accurate technical documentation and welding records.

Qualifications

Experience with resistance welding, spot welding, and GMAW/MIG welding processes.
Hands-on experience developing or optimizing spot welding schedules.
Experience with GMAW/MIG process parameters and applications.
Experience developing or maintaining WPS and PQR documentation.
Knowledge of applicable welding codes, industry standards, and manufacturing requirements.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, specifications, and inspection requirements.
Understanding of weld inspection methods, quality requirements, destructive testing, nondestructive testing, and weld defect resolution.
Experience working in a manufacturing, fabrication, or production environment
Strong problem-solving, communication, documentation, and analytical skills.
Ability to work effectively across engineering, quality, operations, maintenance, and production teams.

What This Role Offers

This is an opportunity to take a hands-on role in welding engineering and manufacturing, supporting production processes, improving weld quality, and working cross-functionally to solve technical challenges.

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