Weld Engineer
Rhoads Industries•Philadelphia, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Rhoads Industries is seeking a Weld Engineer to join their dynamic, fast-paced team. The Weld Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and improving welding processes and standards across manufacturing or fabrication operations. This role requires a strong background in welding metallurgy, procedures, and quality control to ensure structural integrity and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in welding engineering or a related manufacturing role.
- Strong knowledge of welding processes such as MIG, TIG, Stick, and Submerged Arc Welding (SAW).
- Familiarity with industry codes and standards (e.g., AWS, ASME, MIL, and NASEA Technical Publications).
- Proficiency in interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols.
- Experience with metallurgical analysis and failure investigation techniques.
- Working knowledge of quality systems and documentation requirements.
- Experience with automated or robotic welding systems.
- Familiarity with Alto CAD.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and Office.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Welding Engineer (PE) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
Responsibilities
- Review drawings and work scope and develop welding processes for manufacturing and construction projects.
- Specify welding techniques, equipment, and materials to ensure quality, compliance and efficiency.
- Develop Welding Procedure Records (WPQRs), Create Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs), and maintain Welder Qualification Records (WQRs).
- Evaluate and resolve welding-related production issues to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
- Interact and support welders on the floor.
- Support Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) processes.
- Ensure compliance with industry codes and standards such as AWS, ASME, MIL, NASEA Technical Publications, ISO and our quality program.
- Collaborate with customers, engineers, manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams.
- Train and qualify welders and welding operators as needed.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to welding and fabrication.
- Document processes and maintain accurate records for audits and certifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
