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Weld Engineer

The primary focus of this role is the development and implementation of a comprehensive, standardized welding program tailored to the plant’s three core value streams:
Carriages, Attachments, and Cylinders. This position is dedicated to designing a detailed framework that establishes clear guidelines, best practices, and streamlined processes for all welding operations across these areas. The goal is to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality in weld practices while aligning with production goals and safety standards.

• Perform welding operative procedures and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Cooperate with the production engineering department to improve Welding Process Technologies.
• Conduct welding process and welder qualifications.
• Address supplier welding issues.
• Analyze welding and metallurgical problems.
• Collaborate with the Quality and Engineering Departments to verify the adequacy of the welding AWS or ISO 3834‑2 processes ensuring correct execution.
• Develop and document welding procedures that comply with AWS or ISO standards.
• Implement quality assurance measures, including regular inspections, to verify compliance with AWS or ISO 3834.
• Collaborate closely with the production engineering department to analyze current welding processes and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Conduct thorough investigations to identify the root causes of welding and metallurgical problems.

• Proficiency in welding engineering, robotic welding, and use of Fanuc robots.
• Experience with weld robots.
• Quality experience including root cause analysis, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, AWS, ISO 9001, 8D, A3, and 5 Why’s.
• Experience in metallurgical processes.
• Knowledge of weld technology, joining processes, root cause analysis, metallurgical engineering, ISO standards, and AWS.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a Technical Discipline.
• Certified Weld Instructor (CWI) License/Certificate.
• 3+ years of weld engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of weld robotics programming experience, preferably with Fanuc robots, with the ability to program from scratch.
• Experience or ability to physically MIG weld.
• Familiarity with ISO and AWS quality standards.
• Certified Weld Engineer Certification (CWE).

This is a fully on‑site position during the 1st Shift from 7:30 am to 4:15 pm, averaging 40 hours a week. Weekend work is very rare, with occasional straight time on Saturday or Sunday. The work environment is climate‑controlled, ensuring comfortable conditions.

This is a Permanent position based out of Sulligent, AL.

The pay range for this position is $95,000.00 – $ /yr.

Benefits available for review upon offer.

This is a fully onsite position in Sulligent, AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 12, 2026.

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 actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

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Full‑time

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