actalentState College, PA
Welding Engineer
$85,000 - $125,000 per year
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Welding Engineer
actalentState College, PA
yesterday
$85,000 - $125,000 per year
Engineering ServicesAll Other Industrial Machinery ManufacturingWelding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing
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Job Title: Welding Engineer
Location: Hickory NCJob Description
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and optimize laser welding processes for production.
- Support daily manufacturing operations by troubleshooting weld-related issues and minimizing downtime.
- Establish and maintain process parameters, work instructions, and standardized operating procedures.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for weld defects, quality issues, and equipment failures.
- Support new product launches, including process design, equipment validation, APQP deliverables, PFMEA, and control plans.
- Work closely with Quality to ensure compliance with IATF and customer-specific requirements.
- Analyze production data (scrap, rework, downtime, cycle time) to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Improve welding efficiency, including cycle time reduction and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).Assist in specifying, installing, and commissioning new welding equipment, tooling, and automation systems.
- Provide technical support and training to operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel.
- Collaborate with suppliers, integrators, and customers on weld process-related issues.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Essential Skills
- Welding Process Engineering & Troubleshooting
- Robotic Welding & Manufacturing Automation
- Automotive Manufacturing & Launch ExperienceIATF, PPAP, APQP knowledge
- Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience 1+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or Welding Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting production welding operations
- Knowledge of weld quality standards, inspection methods, and testing procedures
- Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills
- Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Automotive or Tier 1 supplier experience
- Experience with robotic welding systems (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, or similar)
- Laser welding experience
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC methodologies
- Experience supporting new product launches
- Job Type & Location
- This is a Permanent position based out of State College, PA.
Pay and Benefits:
- The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $125000.00/yr.
- Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability Coverage 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Additional Company-Sponsored Retirement Contributions
- Health & Wellness ProgramsEmployee Assistance and Wellbeing Resources
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Professional Development and Career Growth ProgramsEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Inclusion Initiatives
- Community Involvement and Volunteer Opportunities
- Internal Advancement Opportunities Across a Global Organization
- Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in State College, PA.Application Deadline
- This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026.About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly
Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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