Weld Engineer

DeWys Manufacturing•Marne, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welding Engineer is responsible for the design, development, optimization, and continuous improvement of all welding equipment, procedures, and processes to ensure products consistently meet or exceed customer expectations, AWS standards, and internal quality requirements. This role operates cross-functionally throughout the organization, partnering closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Training teams to support manufacturing excellence across both manual and automated welding operations. This role requires a highly engaged, solutions-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving innovation, process stability, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in welding engineering, robotic automation, fixture design, and weld quality systems, while also demonstrating the ability to mentor and develop team members across the organization. The Welding Engineer will play a critical role in improving manufacturability, reducing labor costs through automation and process optimization, maintaining welding certifications and compliance standards, and supporting the continued growth of DeWys’ people-first culture through collaboration, training, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Strong technical expertise in welding engineering
Robotic automation
Fixture design
Weld quality systems
Ability to mentor and develop team members
AWS standards
Internal quality requirements
Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews
IQ, OQ, PQ qualifications
PFMEA documentation
Capital equipment implementation
Process validations
New product launches related to welding operations

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Passion for driving innovation, process stability, and operational excellence
Experience in improving manufacturability
Experience in reducing labor costs through automation and process optimization
Experience in maintaining welding certifications and compliance standards
Experience in supporting the growth of a people-first culture through collaboration, training, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain welding procedures, work instructions, and process standards in accordance with AWS requirements and DeWys Metal Solutions welding criteria
Support and optimize both manual and robotic welding operations across the organization
Evaluate welding processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment to improve efficiency, consistency, throughput, and weld quality
Partner with Engineering and Production teams to support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and ensure welding requirements align with customer specifications
Identify opportunities for automation, labor reduction, and process improvements through technology and continuous improvement initiatives
Assist with troubleshooting welding-related production concerns, quality issues, and process interruptions to minimize downtime and maintain production flow
Maintain and improve welding certifications, qualifications, and compliance documentation including IQ, OQ, PQ qualifications and PFMEA documentation
Monitor welding processes daily to ensure adherence to internal procedures, customer specifications, and applicable industry standards
Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and containment activities related to weld quality concerns
Oversee calibration, maintenance, and obsolescence planning of welding equipment, fixturing, and jigs to ensure equipment reliability and process capability
Collaborate with Quality and Operations teams to establish sustainable solutions that improve first-pass yield and reduce defects
Assist in developing and maintaining weld quality metrics, process audits, and operational KPIs
Oversee welding operations to ensure high-quality welding practices and compliance with industry standards.
Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Welding Trainers, Technicians, Jigs & Fixtures designers, and production team members
Partner with DeWys University and Operations Leadership to support welding skill development, certifications, and operator training initiatives
Assist with onboarding and development of new welding team members to ensure safe and effective integration into production
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous learning throughout the welding operations
Participate in leadership development, operational excellence, and continuous improvement activities across the organization
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement teams to support operational goals
Communicate welding process updates, technical concerns, and project priorities effectively across departments
Support capital equipment implementation, process validations, and new product launches related to welding operations
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, weld quality, and cost reduction
Maintain accurate process documentation, technical records, and project updates as required
Serve as a technical resource for welding-related questions, troubleshooting, and manufacturing support throughout the organization