Welding Engineer

A Leading Automotive Supplier in the Chillicothe, Ohio area needs a Welding Engineer. The Client is Strongly Preferring Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Welding. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays & Paid Vacation. A Relocation Package may be available if needed.RESPONSIBILITIES* Produces welding techniques, procedures, and application of welding equipment to problems involving fabrication of metals, utilizing knowledge of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metals and metal alloys, and engineering principles.* Outlines plans and conducts research and development investigations to develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures.* Improve existing or developing new welding equipment.* Develop new or modify current welding methods, techniques, and procedures.* Prepare technical reports because of research and development and preventive maintenance investigations.* Creates welding procedures to guide production and welding personnel relating to specification restrictions, material processes, pre- and post-heating requirements involving complex alloys, unusual fabrication methods, welding of critical joints, and complex post-heating requirements.* Evaluate new developments in the welding field for possible application to current welding problems or production processes.* Direct and coordinates technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure workers' compliance with established welding procedures, restrictions, and standards; in testing welds for conformance with national code requirements; or testing welding personnel for certification.* Contact personnel of other agencies, engineering personnel, or clients to exchange ideas and information, or offer technical advice concerning welding matters.* May perform experimental welding to evaluate new equipment, techniques, and materials. Any other reasonable request made by management.* Contributes to a safe, clean, and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act by ensuring the principles of the 5-S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize, and support) are supported and adhered to.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE* Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive industry with welding technology experience preferred in controls and robotics.* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal* Effective problem solving and decision-making skills* Ability to handle multi-tasks and changing priorities* Works well in a team environment* Excellent analytical skills and exercises sound judgement* Novice computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Project* Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and company policies* Specialized trade courses in Welding and Robotics* Ensuring tooling meets quality, productivity, reliability, and cost requirements* Accuracy and completeness of recommendation summary* Bachelor's Degree in welding, materials sciences, or relevant engineering field with extensive welding experience.

Created: 2025-03-02