Location:

Shreveport, LA Category:

Skilled Manufacturing Employment Type:

Permanent Date Added:

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Shreveport, LA Pay Rate:

$85,000-$115,000 per year, based on experience

Schedule:

7:00am-4:00pm

Job Type:

Direct Hire Application Period:

This position will remain open until filled

Position Summary:

The Welding Engineer develops, improves, and maintains welding processes used in manufacturing operations. This position provides hands-on technical support to production and quality teams, troubleshoots welding issues, maintains welding procedures, and ensures processes meet applicable industry codes, customer specifications, and quality standards. The role also focuses on improving production efficiency, reducing defects, and maintaining safe, consistent welding operations.

Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and optimize welding processes, procedures, parameters, and production standards. Support the development and qualifications of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder performance qualifications. Provide technical support to production teams and troubleshoot welding defects, equipment issues, distortion, cracking, porosity, and other fabrication concerns. Investigate welding-related problems, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to reduce defects, scrap, and rework. Ensure welding operations meet applicable AWS, ASME, API, customer, and quality requirements. Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to improve welding efficiency, productivity, and consistency. Evaluate welding equipment, materials, consumables, and technologies to identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities. Maintain accurate welding procedures, qualification records, technical documentation, and process controls. Support equipment installations, new product introductions, process improvements, and welding automation initiatives. Promote safe welding practices and ensure compliance with facility safety requirements.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent education, technical training, and welding experience may be considered. 3+ years of experience in welding engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related industrial environment preferred. Hands-on experience with welding processes in a production or manufacturing environment is required . Knowledge of welding processes such as SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and SAW. Understanding welding metallurgy, heat input, preheat requirements, material properties, and weld distortion. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, technical specifications, and welding procedures. Familiarity with welding codes and standards, including AWS, ASME, API, and applicable customer requirements. Experience troubleshooting welding defects and developing corrective actions. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to work effectively in both office and production environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Welding Engineer (CWE), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or other relevant AWS certification. Experience developing WPS/PQR documentation and supporting welder qualifications. Knowledge of ASME Section IX and API welding requirements. Experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, or alloy steel fabrication. Familiarity with robotic or automated welding systems and continuous improvement methods.

Physical Requirements :

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility. Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and access production equipment or difficult-to-reach areas. Ability to inspect welding operations and equipment on the production floor. Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment as needed. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Work Environment :

This position works in both office and manufacturing settings and may be exposed to welding fumes, noise, heat, dust, moving equipment, and other typical industrial hazards. Required PPE and established safety procedures must be followed.

Benefits:

Benefit details have not been provided at this time. Eligible benefits will be discussed directly with the employer during the hiring process. Employer Information This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.

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