Welding & Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer

Welding & Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer

$100,000 - $120,000 + Performance Bonus + 401(k) + Full Benefits + Paid Certifications & Tuition + Clear Progression Path

Paola, Kansas (Commutable from Olathe, Overland Park, Kansas City, Lenexa, Gardner, Ottawa)

Are you a Welding Engineer or Senior welding professional looking to step into a technical leadership role where you can influence best practice, improve processes, and become the go‑to expert on site?

On offer is a long-term career opportunity with a growing, well-established heavy engineering manufacturer where you'll drive welding excellence, standardise best practices, and play a key role in major high-value projects.

This privately owned, century‑established manufacturer operates within highly regulated, technically demanding industries and has recently secured significant new contracts, creating a strong forward pipeline. With over 200 employees and a strong union workforce, the company is known for long tenure, internal promotion, and genuine investment in employee development, including fully funded certifications, tuition and professional growth opportunities.

In this role, you will act as the technical bridge between Engineering and the shop floor, working closely with Manufacturing and Welding teams to ensure projects are executed to the highest standards. You will become the go‑to technical authority for welding equipment, techniques, and ASME code compliance, helping to elevate standards across multiple facilities.

This role would suit an experienced welding professional who has progressed beyond hands‑on work and is looking for a position with influence, responsibility, and long‑term progression potential.

• Act as technical lead for welding and fabrication processes across manufacturing operations
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Welding/Materials Technology teams to execute projects
• Drive process improvements in welding techniques, equipment, and best practices
• Serve as the on‑site subject matter expert for welding standards, ASME compliance, and RT familiarity

• Experience with welding industry (progressed beyond hands‑on welder level)
• Knowledge of ASME Code (Section VIII) and familiarity with RT requirements
• Experience with multiple welding processes within pressure vessel or heavy fabrication environments

Key Words:
Welding Engineering, Welding Manufacturing Engineer, Fabrication Engineering, Pressure Vessel Manufacturing, ASME Section VIII, ASME Code Compliance, Radiographic Testing (RT), Welding Processes, GMAW (RMD, Short Arc), SAW (Submerged Arc Welding), ESW (Electroslag Welding), FCAW (Flux‑Cored Arc Welding), GTAW (TIG Welding), SMAW (Stick Welding), Heavy Fabrication, Industrial Manufacturing, Welding Procedure Development, WPS/PQR, Welding Best Practices, Shop Floor Support, Manufacturing Coordination, Materials Technology, Continuous Improvement, Process Optimization, Welding Equipment Optimization, Union Manufacturing Environment, Code Welding, Quality Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, Operational Excellence

Reference Number: BBBH
270533

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Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer‑paid private personnel agency.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.