Welding Engineer - DIRECT HIRE

Job Description

TruBlu HR Solutions is seeking an experienced Welding Engineer for a direct-hire opportunity at an industrial manufacturing facility in Shreveport, LA. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in welding engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related industrial manufacturing environment.

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving welding processes to ensure product quality, production efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. The Welding Engineer will provide technical support to manufacturing teams, troubleshoot welding defects, develop welding procedures, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize welding processes to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Develop and maintain welding procedures, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical support to production teams regarding welding operations, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot welding defects, equipment issues, and manufacturing quality concerns.
• Support welder qualifications and ensure compliance with applicable welding codes and standards.
• Evaluate welding processes, materials, and techniques to ensure consistent product quality.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering departments to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Identify opportunities to reduce production costs, material waste, and equipment downtime.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve welding performance and operational efficiency.
• Monitor welding operations to ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Support workplace safety initiatives and ensure adherence to established manufacturing procedures.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in welding engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related industrial manufacturing environment required.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, procedures, and industrial manufacturing practices.
• Experience developing and implementing welding procedures and process improvements.
• Knowledge of metallurgy, welding codes, and industry quality standards.
• Experience troubleshooting welding defects and manufacturing quality issues.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience supporting welder qualifications and welding procedure compliance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Experience with manufacturing process improvements, cost reduction, and waste elimination.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in one of the following fields:

• Welding Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Related engineering discipline

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must successfully complete a background check and drug screening before starting employment.
• Background reviews generally cover the previous 10 years.
• Background findings will be reviewed according to company policy and applicable law.

Required Attire

• Work pants
• Steel-toe boots

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $85,000–$115,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift
• Location: Shreveport, LA

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