• Welding Engineer

    Actalent (St. Louis, MO)


    Job Title: Welding Engineer

    Job Description

    As a Welding Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting customer and project needs, ensuring welding procedures are meticulously documented, and overseeing shop floor activities. Your expertise will contribute to continuous improvement and research in welding techniques, ensuring the highest quality standards are maintained.

    Responsibilities

    + Review customer specifications and identify welding requirements.

    + Communicate with customers to resolve welding-related issues.

    + Ensure special customer requirements are included in Inspection Test Plans.

    + Maintain and develop Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).

    + Create and update welder qualification documentation.

    + Maintain welder continuity and issue monthly reports.

    + Supervise welding technicians and shop floor welding activities.

    + Monitor welder performance and implement corrective actions as needed.

    + Oversee testing of new welder applicants.

    + Provide welding-related training to welders, fitters, and assemblers.

    + Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

    + Research new welding and fabrication methods for efficiency.

    + Perform R&D on welding techniques, equipment, and processes.

    + May take on project management responsibilities.

    + Open to other tasks as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

    Essential Skills

    + Development and maintenance of WPS/PQRs.

    + Welder qualification and testing.

    + Welding technique R&D.

    + Proficiency in MT, RT, UT, VT methods.

    + SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + B.S. in Engineering (Welding, Metallurgical, Mechanical, or Civil).

    + 5+ years of relevant industry experience.

    + Strong understanding of steel fabrication, welding, heat treatment, mechanical and non-destructive testing.

    + Familiarity with industry standards (AWS, ASTM, NAVSEA, MIL-SPEC, etc.).

    + Ability to read and write WPS and PQR documentation.

    + Detail-oriented and takes pride in work.

    + Energetic, self-motivated, and eager to contribute.

    + Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

    + Effective communicator (verbal and written).

    + Team player with ability to work independently.

    + Capable of multitasking and prioritizing tasks.

    + PMP or PE certification is a plus.

    Work Environment

    The position requires working on-site, Monday through Friday, during the first shift with a flexible start time. The work environment is collaborative and team-oriented, where contributions are recognized, and ideas are valued.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, Missouri.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $58.00/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 Saint Louis,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 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.