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Welding Engineer

Expert Connections  •  Spartanburg, SC (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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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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About Expert Connections

Expert Connections provides executive and professional recruiting

solutions to global, industry-specific clients located in the U.S.

Offering customized recruiting solutions, our placements fit your goals

and objectives every time.

The source of our success is our extensive experience in highly specialized

industries. With a strong industry focus, we gain greater access to the

most qualified candidates and deliver quick and efficient solutions.

In short, we keep business moving.

US Clients:

We understand that filling critical positions with highly suitable candidates in a timely fashion is paramount to your company achieving your unique goals.

Expert Connections is committed to deliver the best fit for your organization. Our top-tier candidates surpass expectations and help keep your business moving.

German Speaking Clients in the USA:

Whether you are a company originating in the DACH regions that is already established in the U.S. or are looking to expand into the U.S, Expert Connections understands the unique hiring challenges you may have. We bring international experience and intercultural competence that is with you throughout the process.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina
Year Founded
2022
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