Weld Engineer Job in Cheswick, PA | Manufacturing & Welding Engineering
Location: Cheswick, PA
Position: Weld Engineer
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing & Welding Engineering
Weld Engineer Opportunity in Cheswick, Pennsylvania
ASC People is recruiting for an experienced Weld Engineer to join a growing manufacturing organization in the Pittsburgh area. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineering professional who enjoys solving complex welding challenges, mentoring other engineers, and developing advanced welding processes that support mission-critical equipment operating in some of the harshest environments in the world.
The successful candidate will work closely with manufacturing, design engineering, quality, and program management teams to develop welding procedures, qualify welding processes, and ensure products meet the highest industry and customer standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and qualify welding procedures and welder qualification records.
- Determine appropriate welding techniques and procedures for a variety of manufacturing applications.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel and Weld Development Lab Technicians.
- Support welding operations involving GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, SAW, FCAW, and PTAW processes.
- Interpret material specifications and apply welding metallurgy principles to resolve complex manufacturing challenges.
- Identify, evaluate, and resolve welding engineering issues related to production and repair work.
- Research and implement new welding technologies, materials, and manufacturing techniques.
- Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and quality teams throughout project development.
- Participate in engineering reviews, supplier qualification activities, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 6 years of welding engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Strong knowledge of welding codes including ASME Section III, ASME Section IX, NAVSEA, or related industry standards.
- Experience with welding processes including GTAW, FCAW, SAW, GMAW, SMAW, or PTAW.
- Knowledge of carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, nickel alloys, copper alloys, and dissimilar metal welding.
- Previous experience as a Weld Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Materials Engineer.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and technical documentation skills.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Competitive salary of $85,000 – $125,000 annually.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness benefits.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Learning, development, and professional growth opportunities.
- Employee referral program and recognition initiatives.
- Opportunity to work on advanced manufacturing and mission-critical engineering projects.
- Supportive engineering culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a technically skilled welding engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges while mentoring others and continuously improving welding processes. Success in this position requires strong knowledge of welding codes, metallurgy, manufacturing processes, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Apply for This Weld Engineer Position
If you are searching for a Weld Engineer job in Cheswick, PA, a Welding Engineer position near Pittsburgh, or a career in manufacturing engineering, welding metallurgy, or advanced fabrication, we encourage you to apply today.
ASC People connects experienced engineers, manufacturing professionals, and technical specialists with employers throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and across the United States. Submit your application today to be considered for this outstanding career opportunity.
Why Work with ASC People?
Unlike automated job boards, ASC People personally reviews every application. Our recruiters work directly with employers to match qualified professionals with opportunities that align with their technical expertise, career goals, and long-term professional growth.
If this position is not the right fit, your application may also be considered for similar manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, welding engineering, and quality engineering opportunities.