Welding Engineer

Lemont, IL 60439

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Industrial Engineering Job Number: 44278592 Compensation: $85000-105000 / year

Job Description

Title: Welding Engineer
Location: Lemont , IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $80k-$100k/yr. 
Bonus: 8% that is paid out quarterly
Benefits: Insurance ( Health/ Medical/ Dental), Paid Holidays, PTO, AND 401k with company match. 

Sterling Engineering is looking for a Welding Engineer near Lemont, IL with a leading manufacturer of electrical power grid solutions. This opportunity is a great opportunity to work with a stable and recession proof company. 

Job Duties:
  • Create detailed welding process standards and work instructions
  • Train production staff on welding techniques and procedures
  • Analyze and enhance welding processes for efficiency and cost reduction
  • Develop and implement KPIs to track and improve welding performance
  • Design, develop, and implement custom welding fixtures and jigs
  • Ensure fixture designs align with operational requirements
  • Maintain quality control processes, ensuring compliance with AWS, ISO, and other standards
  • Investigate welding defects and implement corrective actions
  • Prepare and review inspection reports and weld procedure specifications (WPS)
  • Maintain accurate records of welding processes and improvements
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • Experience as a Welding Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial setting
  • Strong knowledge of welding processes (MIG, TIG, SMAW, FCAW) and materials (metals, alloys)
  • Proficiency in CAD software for fixture design
  • Familiarity with AWS, ASME, and ISO welding standards
  • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Welding Engineer certification (prefered) 
  • Experience with automation and robotic welding systems
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you’ve got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now. 

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