Weld Engineer
Company: Progressive Metal Mfg Co
Location: Ferndale
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title : Weld Engineer Reports to: Engineering Manager Basic Job
Description: The Weld Engineer will be responsible for development
and improvement of all welding and welding related processes.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities • Work closely with
Manufacturing and Engineering leadership by acting as welding
process subject matter expert on plant level launches, projects,
and activities. • Provide key input into the development of
departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable
to support the departmental goals. • Use Solidworks to design
manual, robotic and spot weld fixturing. • Develop guidelines for
design of manual, robotic and spot weld fixturing. • Use Solidworks
to create manufacturing drawings. • Specify welding equipment,
welding consumables, electrical and mechanical systems, robotic
systems, and any related components associated with the welding
process. • Recommend and develop preventative maintenance
procedures for all plant welding equipment including robotic
systems. Evaluate processes and procedures to maintain or improve
weld parameters and weld efficiency. • Guides design, develops and
tests welding methods, materials, processes and results. • Support
project engineering on new and existing programs. • Champion
assigned engineering changes, communicate and coordinate
accordingly to all departments. • Direct and/or participate in root
cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports,
department meetings, etc.). • Establish welding/joining
methodologies for new materials and products • Conduct testing and
metallurgical analysis as required • Participation in American
Welding Society D1.1 Welding Committee. Additional Duties: 1.
Additional duties as assigned which may be required from time to
time. Additional Information Qualifications: • Knowledge of testing
procedures and methodologies (e.g. Design of Experiments) • Design
or Applications Engineering experience with fastening or welding
preferred • Knowledge of general engineering practices related to
electrical and mechanical systems • Project management skills with
emphasis on meeting deadlines, • Strong Computer, Technical Writing
and interpersonal skills Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor of
Science degree in Welding Engineering Technology, or equivalent
experience • CWI Certification a MUST • 3 years of experience in
product development with direct customer interaction preferred •
AWS Certified Weld Engineer a PLUS, but not required • 3D modeling
and drafting experience (Solidworks, Unigraphics, Catia, ProE) a
PLUS, but not required your information will be kept confidential
according to EEO guidelines.
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