Mechanical Engineer II / Weld Engineer

JMS Technical Solutions•Grand Island, NY

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a leading manufacturer of pressure transducers and instrumentation in Grand Island, NY, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II / Weld Engineer. This on-site, full-time, direct-hire role supports product design, welding engineering, and manufacturing optimization. The engineer will work across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure products meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements. Salary is $110,000, based on experience. The role focuses on designing mechanical components and welded assemblies for pressure transducer products; maintaining engineering documentation; defining design, manufacturing, inspection, and test requirements; and supporting precision metal-component manufacturing. It also includes developing and qualifying welding procedures, evaluating weld quality and repairs, supporting post-weld heat treatment and weld qualification, and ensuring compliance with ASME IX and related standards. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. The employer is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
At least 3 years of mechanical engineering experience.
Hands-on experience with welding processes, weld qualification, and ASME IX requirements.
Proficiency with SolidWorks and engineering documentation systems.
Strong understanding of GD&T, mechanical design principles, and manufacturing processes.
Experience developing fixtures, tooling, and test setups.
Ability to manage complex projects, solve technical problems, and collaborate across departments.
Strong communication skills and ability to prepare clear technical documentation.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Mechanical engineering experience in manufacturing or precision metal fabrication.
Experience with pressure transducer design or similar precision instrumentation.
Background in FEA, stress analysis, and mechanical simulation.
Familiarity with qualification testing (ATP, QTP, DTP) and environmental or vibration testing.
Experience supporting NPI and production transfer activities.

Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical components, welded assemblies, pressure ports, housings, fixtures, and related features for pressure transducer products.
Generate and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, bills of materials, assembly instructions, test procedures, and engineering reports.
Review customer specifications and internal standards to define design, manufacturing, inspection, and test requirements.
Perform stress analysis, FEA review, weld geometry development, tolerance analysis, and mechanical interface design.
Support manufacturing of stainless steel, Inconel, and other precision metal components, including machined and hermetic assemblies.
Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to ensure design intent is translated into manufacturable product configurations.
Develop and execute qualification, environmental, vibration, shock, pressure, leak, and functional test documentation.
Design and verify tooling, fixtures, test adapters, and production aids.
Provide engineering dispositions for nonconforming parts and lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
Support new product introduction, production transfer, and configuration control.
Prepare technical communications and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Develop, qualify, and document welding procedures for SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, and brazing processes.
Analyze welds, inspect weld quality, and prepare weld repair dispositions.
Apply welding metallurgy knowledge across carbon steels, low alloy steels, stainless steels, copper alloys, and nickel alloys.
Support PWHT, weld qualification, and compliance with ASME IX and related standards.