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Welding Engineer

Actalent • Newton, NC • 1d ago

Job Title: Welding Engineer

Job 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 Experience

IATF, 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 Newton, NC.

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 Programs Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Resources Paid Time Off and Company Holidays Professional Development and Career Growth Programs Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Inclusion Initiatives Community Involvement and Volunteer Opportunities Internal Advancement Opportunities Across a Global Organization

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newton,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 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 ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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