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Welding Process & Tooling Engineer At Arctic Snow and Ice, your day starts where design meets production. Over morning coffee, you'll sync with R&D, Quality, and Production to prioritize the next set of improvements. By mid-morning, you're modeling a robust fixture in SolidWorks and updating WPS/PQR documentation to align to

AWS/ASME

standards. After lunch, you're programming a CNC laser or press brake, tuning a robotic MIG cell for repeatable weld quality, and coaching a technician through a time-and-motion study to shave seconds off a critical operation. Before the day ends, you'll collaborate with Project Managers to track resources and timelines, and you'll document a corrective action from a weld root-cause analysis so tomorrow's parts ship right the first time. What You'll Own Design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes and equipment for efficient, high-quality production. Creation of robust tooling and fixturing to drive repeatability and safety on the shop floor. Programming for plasma, laser, and brake press operations to enable precise fabrication.

End-to-end project leadership:

scope, plan, initiate, and manage all phases while partnering with Project Managers for resource allocation and tracking. Welding process leadership for manual MIG and robotic systems—design, implement, optimize, and sustain with a focus on consistent quality. Documentation stewardship—develop and maintain WPS and PQRs; ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., AWS, ASME). Structured problem solving—lead root-cause analysis for weld defects and equipment issues; implement corrective and preventive actions. Cross-functional collaboration with external operations and Quality to meet or exceed specifications. Cost-reduction initiatives—identify waste and implement improvements that move the bottom line. Continuous improvement—conduct time and motion studies to optimize throughput and ergonomics. Launch readiness—implement new processes/equipment, including parts organization and product manual creation. Capability building—train and support production and maintenance teams. Quality oversight for inbound and outbound products to ensure requirements are met. What You Bring Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks), project management, and statistical analysis tools. ERP experience required; Epicor preferred. Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment, with strong weld metallurgy, process, and equipment expertise. Proven problem-solving chops, analytical rigor, and meticulous attention to detail. Clear communication and leadership; able to work independently while managing multiple projects. Applicant Requirements CAD experience required. ERP software experience. 5-10 years of heavy manufacturing experience. Engineering process control and PLM experience. Benefits 401(k) with company match Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability coverage Paid time off (PTO) You Should Be Proficient In Quality inspection Electrical schematics Electrical troubleshooting Hydraulics CAD software Quality control data analysis Engineering fundamentals (Engineering Degree) CAD/CAM software Manufacturing environment experience Machines & Technologies You'll Use CNC Laser Cutter Press Brake CNC Plasma Cutter Robotic Welder CAD Software (SolidWorks) ERP Software