Welding Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Welding Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced Welding / Joining Engineer to support advanced automotive manufacturing processes in a fast-paced production environment . This critical role involves the development, validation , and continuous improvement of welding , fastening , and adhesive bonding methods essential for vehicle assembly .

As a Joining Engineer , you will collaborate with product design , manufacturing , and quality engineering teams to ensure the structural integrity and durability of joined components across various body-in-white (BIW) and chassis structures . Your expertise will directly influence vehicle safety , manufacturing efficiency , and product quality .

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement joining technologies such as resistance spot welding , MIG welding , MAG welding , laser welding , and adhesive bonding for high-strength steel and aluminum components .
• Collaborate with design engineers and manufacturing teams to optimize joint design and ensure manufacturability .
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for joining-related issues on the production line.
• Support the launch of new vehicle programs by validating joining processes and equipment.
• Specify and approve joining equipment , robotic systems , and quality inspection tools .
• Ensure compliance with industry standards , safety protocols , and quality requirements .
• Analyze data using process monitoring systems and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support cross-functional teams in applying DFMEA , PFMEA , and control plans for joining processes.

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Welding / Joining Engineer , advanced automotive manufacturing , validation , continuous improvement , welding , fastening , adhesive bonding , vehicle assembly , product design , manufacturing , quality engineering , structural integrity , durability , body-in-white (BIW) , chassis structures , vehicle safety , manufacturing efficiency , product quality , resistance spot welding , MIG welding , MAG welding , laser welding , high-strength steel , aluminum components , design engineers , joint design , manufacturability , root cause analysis , corrective actions , joining-related issues , launch of new vehicle programs , joining processes , joining equipment , robotic systems , quality inspection tools , industry standards , safety protocols , quality requirements , process monitoring systems , DFMEA , PFMEA , control plans , 3+ years of experience , automotive manufacturing , body assembly , welding metallurgy , heat-affected zones (HAZ) , joint performance testing , CAD tools , production tooling , troubleshoot , optimize manufacturing processes , communication skills , teamwork abilities , welding inspection , welding engineering , AWS CWI , AWS CWS , robotic programming , joining automation , BOSCH weld timers , Henrob joining systems .