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Location: Springfield, KY | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

A well-established manufacturer based in central Kentucky is seeking a Weld Engineer II to join its engineering team. This role offers the chance to work within a technically advanced manufacturing environment, supporting new product launches and process improvements while contributing to a stable, growing organization.

What you'll do

• Support engineering and production teams during new product launches
• Participate in projects involving new manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives
• Evaluate new product designs for manufacturability, quality, and cost effectiveness
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Develop manufacturing concepts and process plans for new products
• Specify, procure, and implement welding, fabrication, and assembly equipment and related documentation
• Perform manufacturing cost analyses and production capacity evaluations
• Support robotic welding operations by assisting with process control and optimization
• Develop and improve fabrication and welding processes to meet production requirements
• Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product introductions
• Assist with installation, validation, and launch of new manufacturing processes
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality and safety standards
• Conduct failure analysis and support corrective actions on prototype and production components

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• Experience in manufacturing engineering is required
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a high level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail

Preferred qualifications

• Degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related discipline preferred
• Knowledge of welding processes and welding procedure development is preferred
• Experience with process development, APQP, or similar quality planning methodologies is desirable
• Experience evaluating or implementing manufacturing equipment is a plus
• Familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD or similar design platforms is preferred
• Experience with tooling and fixture design is beneficial
• Understanding of GD&T, quality management systems, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles is preferred

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative manufacturing projects while working with a collaborative engineering team in a stable and growing organization, with a competitive compensation and benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.