Welding Manufacturing Engineer | Antioch, IL - Michael Page - ref. l3793023

About Our Client

Apply today to join one of the most reputable companies in the Chicagoland area!

• Welding Program Development: Lead the creation and implementation of a welding program in accordance with industry standards (e.g., AWS, ASME) and collaborate with quality teams on necessary enhancements for certification.
• Shop Floor Support: Provide on-site assistance to welders and engineering teams during welding and additive processes.
• Weld Inspection Program: Collaborate with non-destructive testing teams to develop and maintain an effective weld inspection program.
• Manufacturing Procedures: Develop, document, and implement manufacturing procedures for welding and additive manufacturing.
• Customer Engagement: Create and submit work procedures for both new and repaired products for customer approval.
• Quality Assurance: Review process and welder qualification samples, ensuring adherence to sustainable quality practices in collaboration with materials labs.
• Specification Interpretation: Analyze and communicate industry and customer specifications and requirements.
• Training and Education: Educate staff on welding concepts and practices.
• Problem-Solving: Utilize scientific methods to troubleshoot and resolve welding-related issues.
• Quality Disposition: Provide technical resolutions for welding quality rejections and oversee corrective actions.
• R&D Projects: Engage in research and development initiatives for process improvement and product innovation, working with cross-functional teams to explore new markets.
• Technology Expertise: Stay updated on industry trends and serve as a subject matter expert in welding and additive manufacturing.
• Failure Analysis: Conduct failure analysis for rejected welds and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Supplier Oversight: Provide qualification and oversight for suppliers as needed.
• Industry Representation: Represent the organization in relevant industry associations and forums.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Weld Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Materials Science with a focus on welding processes preferred. Equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Weld Engineer or in applicable additive manufacturing research.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining a certified welding program.
• Intermediate understanding of physical metallurgy principles related to welding, metalworking, and heat treatment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical expertise in: Weld Engineering, Physical Metallurgy, Heat Treatment Principles, Mechanical Testing, Microstructural Interpretation, Failure Analysis, NDE, and industry/customer specifications.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with welding automation and robotics.
• Experience in additive manufacturing techniques (Direct Energy Deposition, Friction Stir Welding, Electron Beam Welding).
• AWS Certified Weld Inspector certification.

• Base salary $95,000 - $110,000 depending on level of experience
• Lucrative Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Biannual cash bonus incentive - 8-10%
• 401k match
• Comprehensive health benefits