Manufacturing Engineer Weld Process Manager

$80,000 - $80,000/Yr

Unclassified - Pella, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Pella, IA

501-1,000 employees

About the position

The Manufacturing Engineer - Weld Process Manager will leverage their mechanical and welding engineering expertise to oversee and enhance welding processes across multiple facilities. This role involves leading the welding certification program, providing innovative solutions to engineering challenges, and managing projects to improve production capabilities. The position offers competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within a global company.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the welding certification program across multiple factory locations.
• Provide innovative weld solutions to solve engineering challenges in production, quality control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Integrate new weld equipment and modify existing equipment to enhance production capabilities and efficiency.
• Lead and coordinate medium to large-scale projects.
• Manage project budgets and expenses while implementing new technologies.
• Identify and engage with contractors and suppliers to implement new technologies and cost-effective solutions.
• Evaluate and optimize welding processes for new and existing products to achieve optimal cost and quality standards.
• Review customer requested procedures and welding specifications.
• Conduct weld failure reviews and determine corrective action to reduce failure rate.
• Develop cost-saving ideas and lead projects aimed at reducing operational expenses.
• Support continuous improvement projects across all weld production areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, or Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering with welding emphasis or equivalent relevant work experience in Welding Engineering.
• CWI or CWE certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in International welding standards (beneficial but not required).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base salary starting at $80,000/yr or more based on experience and a yearly bonus.
• Wealth-building ESOP program allowing employees to earn shares of the business.
• World-class health benefits starting the 1st of the month after employment begins.
• Dental benefits at no additional cost.
• 2 weeks of paid vacation available upon hire.
• 9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Paid volunteer time.
• 401k and more.