Welding Engineer

Konik•Minnetonka, MN

3d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Konik is working with a local manufacturing client seeking a Welding Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain in-house fabrication welding procedures and qualification records for manufacturing operations. The role collaborates closely with Project Engineering, Quality Control, Manufacturing, and Sales to ensure compliance with industry codes and customer specifications. The successful candidate provides welding guidance, troubleshoots fabrication challenges, and drives process improvements for in-house and subcontractor welding operations. The position is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and is described as a direct-hire hybrid role. The listed salary range is $90,000–$120,000.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Extensive experience managing large-scale, technically complex engineering projects involving welding and fabrication.
Deep knowledge of high-temperature steam equipment manufacturing, including ancillary systems such as pumps, burners, and fans.
Hands-on proficiency in SAW, SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and GMAW welding across carbon steel, alloy steel, and stainless steel.
Advanced understanding of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections I, VIII, and IX.
Familiarity with AWS (American Welding Society) and CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) standards.
Ability to pass a CWB review of welding engineering qualifications for company certification.
Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate technical specifications, troubleshoot welding issues, and develop effective solutions.

Nice To Haves

A strong metallurgical foundation, including expertise in material behavior and weldability.

Responsibilities

Interpret customer welding, fabrication, and material specifications and applicable industry codes to identify non-standard requirements early in the quoting process.
Assist Sales in evaluating the cost of compliance.
Oversee and evaluate welding procedure qualification tests for compliance with regulatory and client standards; create and refine test protocols and documentation as needed.
Develop, maintain, and update welding procedure specifications (WPS) and procedure qualification records (PQR) to meet project needs.
Provide expertise in ASME Codes to help engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing teams meet compliance requirements.
Advise on materials selection and fabrication, particularly for new or customer-specified materials, to support weldability and structural integrity.
Help Quality Control and Manufacturing establish work instructions, shop welding standards, and best practices.
Lead failure analyses with metallurgical consultants or by reviewing customer-provided reports, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain a database of welding procedures, performance qualifications, and welder certifications, ensuring compliance with ASME Code and internal requirements.
Administer welder qualification programs, including conducting qualification tests, issuing welder stamps, monitoring continuity logs, and maintaining records.