• Weld Engineer

    Actalent (Toledo, OH)


    Job Title: Weld EngineerJob Description

     

    We are seeking a skilled Weld Engineer to develop and maintain expertise in welding technologies and processes. The role involves evaluating, improving, recommending, and implementing welding processes to enhance product quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. You will also provide guidance to less experienced personnel.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop welder requirements and designs for new business quotes.

    + Specify, source, and implement welding process equipment and develop preventive maintenance programs for plant welding equipment.

    + Establish data for proper process parameters and spare parts requirements for welding equipment.

    + Develop and maintain a Plant Welding Standards Manual for operational guidelines and process improvements.

    + Stay current with new technologies to incorporate improvements in welding processes.

    + Maintain inventories of plant welding equipment and direct areas for improvements.

    + Collaborate with product design personnel to ensure manufacturability of designs.

    + Develop justifications for purchasing new production equipment within budgetary requirements.

    + Apply technical knowledge to recommend processes and equipment for metal manufacturing.

    + Utilize cut and etch equipment to optimize welding process parameters.

    + Update welding equipment specifications.

    + Develop and conduct in-house welding training programs to ensure proper welding techniques.

    + Utilize methods of continuous improvement and stop production if defective or unsafe conditions arise.

    + Lead root cause analysis for test failures and ensure safety concerns are addressed by management.

    + Assist in evaluating reports, decisions, and results of the department in relation to established goals.

    + Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures for continual departmental improvement.

    + Prepare cost estimates and plan and execute engineering changes.

    + Prioritize and complete multiple tasks with minimal supervision, including overtime as needed.

    + Identify and record problems related to product, process, and quality systems.

    + Initiate, recommend, and verify solutions to problems through designated channels.

    + Responsible for processing and documenting problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5Y, and Fishbone Diagrams.

    Essential Skills

    + 3+ years of weld engineering experience

    + Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably welding engineering

    + Strong MIG Welding knowledge

    + Robotic welding experience

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Nachi Robotic experience

    + Experience with 8D, 5Y, and Fishbone Diagrams

    Work Environment

    The position is set in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The role offers exciting opportunities to work with top OEMs on new business lines, with good benefits and flexible time-off policies.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $115000.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Toledo,OH.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2025.

    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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    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.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.