What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weld Engineer position at Actalent?
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Production process engineering with an emphasis on welding/fabrication operations in a low to mid volume production job-shop environment
- Welding and assembly fixture/tooling design
- Experience with automation integration, operation and support
Additional knowledge in the following areas is preferred:
- CNC machining, broaching and grinding operations
- Working knowledge of materials
- Lean manufacturing
- Quality assurance
- Weld analysis, including visual inspection and destructive testing
- SAW welding
Requirements of the job:
- Associate degree in metal fabrication or design/engineering plus 6-8 years of work experience.
- Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
- Weld fixture conceptualization, cost estimation, design, and build oversight/support with a focus on Poka-yoke principles.
- Strong knowledge of GMAW welding processes, specifically 1/8”-1/2” thick mild steel.
- Production support of daily welding activities to identify, assess, and resolve problems.
- Train and mentor welders in production methods.
- Assist with developing and maintaining company welding standards/specifications including training, revisions, and implementation.
- Provide welding technical support for quoting activities and review customer drawings for manufacturability.
- Assist with specifying new welding equipment.
- Develop detailed and comprehensive manufacturing operations and instructions for production processes.
- Support of existing automation systems including troubleshooting and vendor support.
- Identify opportunities for improvement by evaluation of existing processes, procedures, and fixtures.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks and MS Office products.
- Work with vendors to support fixture builds.
- Exceptional organizational and verbal/written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Manage multiple projects with deadlines and prioritize work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Some travel may be required.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
