Welding Engineer

Hyster-Yale Group•Sulligent, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welding Engineer is responsible for ensuring that welding operations across the facility and supporting global plants meet high standards of quality, safety, and compliance. The role develops and maintains welding procedures, qualifies welders, and drives continuous improvement in welding technologies and processes. The Welding Coordinator collaborates with Production Engineering, Quality, and OEM partners to align welding practices with AWS and ISO 3834-2 standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or quality leadership roles.
Strong knowledge of welding standards, including AWS and ISO 3834-2, and quality systems such as ISO 9001.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Strong communication skills and ability to influence and collaborate across departments.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) in compliance with AWS and ISO standards.
Oversee welder qualification processes and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Support welding operations across six plants, providing technical guidance and process alignment.
Analyze welding and metallurgical issues, applying root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Supervise welding activities to ensure adherence to procedures and quality expectations.
Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 3834-2 compliance.
Lead OEM readiness efforts through APQP and PPAP, including dimensional validation and process capability studies.
Manage OEM claims using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, A3, and 5 Whys.
Monitor internal process quality using SPC, PFMEA, and real-time dashboards.
Research and evaluate new welding technologies and equipment for potential implementation.
Provide training and mentorship to welding personnel to support skill development and procedural adherence.