Manager of Welding Technology

About ASC

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company (ASC) provides on-site power integration for large-scale data centers. We offer sound-attenuated and weather-protective packaging for on-site power generation equipment, with products ranging from economical skin-tight enclosures to entire multi-unit power plants.

At ASC, we are committed to supporting our employees through competitive benefits programs that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Our Human Resources team plays a critical role in ensuring employees receive exceptional support throughout their employment journey.

Core Values

Safety – Continuous focus on the culture necessary to achieve an injury-free workplace.

Integrity – Act ethically and transparently in all business and personnel dealings. Do the right thing, even when it is difficult.

Quality – Deliver excellence through disciplined processes and continuous improvement.

Teamwork – Combine individual strengths to achieve exceptional results.

Role Overview

The Manager of Welding Technology is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, standardization, and continuous improvement of all welding technologies, processes, certifications, and technical capabilities across ASC's manufacturing operations. This position serves as the company's welding subject matter expert, providing technical leadership for welding engineering, automation, training, quality assurance, and workforce development initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines extensive welding expertise with leadership, process improvement, and manufacturing technology experience. This role plays a critical part in advancing ASC's welding capabilities, improving product quality, supporting automation initiatives, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute ASC's welding technology strategy to support business growth, operational excellence, and manufacturing innovation.
• Establish, standardize, and maintain welding procedures, work instructions, specifications, and best practices across all ASC facilities.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for welding processes, equipment, materials, procedures, and code compliance.
• Lead the development, qualification, and maintenance of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
• Ensure compliance with applicable AWS, ASME, customer, and internal quality requirements.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Production, and Safety teams to resolve welding-related quality and production challenges.
• Analyze welding performance metrics, defect trends, repair rates, productivity data, and nonconformance reports to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead implementation of welding automation, robotics, advanced welding technologies, and process optimization initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend new welding equipment, tooling, technologies, and manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Support new product development efforts by providing welding design guidance and manufacturability recommendations.
• Manage welding training, certification, qualification, and workforce development programs in collaboration with the Lead Welding Trainer.
• Mentor supervisors, engineers, trainers, and production personnel on welding technologies and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, throughput, quality performance, cost reduction, and operational standardization.
• Maintain strong relationships with equipment suppliers, certification organizations, technical consultants, and industry partners.
• Develop and manage department budgets related to welding technology, equipment, training, and capital investments.
• Support strategic planning efforts and manufacturing expansion initiatives involving welding operations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Quality Performance: Reduction in weld defects, rework, repair rates, and welding-related quality issues.
• Process Standardization: Effective implementation and compliance with welding procedures and standards across all facilities.
• Productivity Improvement: Increased welding efficiency, throughput, labor utilization, and operational performance.
• Certification Compliance: Maintenance of required welding certifications, qualifications, and audit readiness.
• Technology Advancement: Successful implementation of automation, equipment upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Cost Reduction: Achievement of measurable reductions in welding-related costs, scrap, and inefficiencies.
• Workforce Development: Growth and advancement of welding capabilities, training effectiveness, and succession development.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive welding experience within manufacturing, fabrication, heavy industrial, or engineered product environments.
• Proven experience leading welding technology, process improvement, automation, or welding engineering initiatives.
• Extensive knowledge of welding processes including MIG, TIG, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, and related technologies.
• Strong knowledge of AWS codes, welding procedure qualification requirements, metallurgy, and fabrication standards.
• Experience developing and managing WPS, PQR, WPQ, and welding qualification programs.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional projects and technical teams.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certified Welding Educator (CWE), Welding Engineer credentials, or similar certifications preferred.
• Experience with robotic welding, automation systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a passion for manufacturing excellence and innovation.
• Strong technical leader capable of influencing change across multiple departments.
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Collaborative team builder who develops talent and drives engagement.
• Strong decision-maker with the ability to balance technical, operational, and business priorities.
• Safety-focused with a commitment to world-class manufacturing practices.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and industrial manufacturing environments.
• Frequent exposure to welding operations, machinery, noise, fumes, and varying manufacturing conditions.
• Required use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adherence to all company safety procedures.
• Ability to inspect welding operations, evaluate equipment, and support hands-on process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to stand, walk, and navigate manufacturing facilities for extended periods.
• Ability to travel between ASC locations and supplier facilities as required.

Impact of the Role

The Manager of Welding Technology is instrumental in positioning ASC as an industry leader in welding excellence. Through strategic leadership of welding processes, technology, quality systems, automation initiatives, and workforce development, this role enhances product quality, improves operational efficiency, reduces manufacturing costs, strengthens technical capabilities, and supports the company's long-term growth objectives.

Join ASC and help support our employees through exceptional benefits programs that enhance employee well-being, engagement, and overall workplace satisfaction.

One Team. One Goal.

ASC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Organization.