Weld Engineer

Leggett & Platt•Beulaville, NC

About The Position

Precision Hydraulic Cylinders (PHC), a global leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance hydraulic cylinders, is seeking a Certified Weld Engineer to lead welding engineering, automation development, and weld quality initiatives across manufacturing processes. The role supports the advancement of welding technology and innovation while ensuring the structural integrity of PHC products. The Weld Engineer develops and maintains welding procedures and qualifications, supports a range of manual and automated welding applications, evaluates new technologies, and leads robotic welding implementation and validation. The role also contributes to weld design reviews, code and quality compliance, root-cause analysis, continuous improvement, and the technical development and qualification of welders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
AWS certification required; CWI, CWE, or SCWI preferred.
3–5+ years of welding engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of welding metallurgy, heat input, and process control.
Experience developing and qualifying WPS/PQR/WPQ documentation.
Working knowledge of AWS codes and weld inspection criteria.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hydraulic cylinders, pressure-containing components, or structural weldments.
Hands-on experience with robotic or automated welding systems.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
Proficiency with CAD, 3D modeling, or weld simulation software.
CWI, CWE, or SCWI certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, qualify, and maintain WPS, PQR, and WPQ documentation in accordance with AWS standards.
Provide engineering support for GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW, and automated welding applications.
Identify and evaluate new welding technologies, advanced waveforms, and weld monitoring tools.
Lead implementation and validation of robotic welding systems, fixtures, and automated processes.
Conduct weld design reviews focused on joint design, heat input, metallurgy, and distortion control.
Ensure compliance with AWS codes, customer requirements, and PHC quality standards.
Perform root-cause analysis and corrective action for weld-related nonconformances.
Support Lean/CI initiatives and optimize welding parameters, tooling, and process flow.
Train and support welders through technical coaching and qualification testing.