Manufacturing Engineer – Welding & Fabrication

About Beverlin

Beverlin is a trusted manufacturer known for producing high-quality perforated metal tubes, fabricated components, and custom metal solutions for customers across multiple industries. Our reputation is built on craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and a commitment to doing the right thing for our customers, suppliers, and team members.

We foster a supportive, people-centered culture where employees are respected, encouraged to grow, and given opportunities to build meaningful careers. At Beverlin, you’re not just operating equipment; you’re contributing to a team that takes pride in its work, collaborates to overcome challenges, and celebrates shared success.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with strong expertise in welding and fabrication to support and improve our welding operations. This role combines engineering knowledge with practical shop-floor experience to develop, optimize, troubleshoot, and standardize welding processes across new and existing products.

This position is responsible for welding process performance, weld quality, and the implementation of welding technologies, while supporting safety, productivity, and cost objectives. You will work closely with production teams, providing direct technical support, mentoring welders, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

Welding Process Ownership

• Develop, implement, and maintain welding processes for new and existing products.
• Create and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and supporting documentation.
• Establish weld parameters, fixtures, tooling, and work instructions.
• Evaluate customer drawings and specifications for manufacturability.
• Support quoting activities with labor estimates, weld process selection, and equipment recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable welding codes and customer requirements.
• Serve as a technical mentor for welders and trainers to support skill development and craftsmanship.

Hands-On Technical Support

• Provide direct shop-floor support to welders, supervisors, and production personnel.
• Troubleshoot daily production issues related to safety, weld quality, dimensional stability, fixturing, productivity, scrap, and rework.
• Perform weld trials and process validation activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements through fixture design, weld sequencing, and workflow optimization.
• Lead projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, scrap reduction, and labor efficiency.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering, Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field preferred
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a welding or fabrication environment
• Demonstrated hands-on welding knowledge and troubleshooting capability
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a data-driven mindset
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with production teams
• Experience supporting high-mix, low- to medium-volume manufacturing operations

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of:
  • PFMEA, control plans, and process validation
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving
  • Weld symbols, blueprint reading, and GD&T
  • Weld fixture design and process development
  • GTAW (TIG), spot, and projection welding
• Strong hands-on welding ability and proven troubleshooting capability
• Ability to build credibility with production teams through practical, shop-floor knowledge
• Strong communication and training skills, with the ability to coach and develop others
• Ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Preferred/Value-Added

• AWS certifications (CWI, CWE, CWEng)
• Experience with AWS welding codes (D1.1, D1.2, D17.1)
• CAD experience (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar)
• Experience welding Aluminum 5052 and 3003
• Core hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Additional hours as needed to support production, launches, or issue resolution.

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is best suited for a Manufacturing Engineer who is not only capable of designing and improving welding processes but also of stepping onto the shop floor, diagnosing weld issues firsthand, picking up a torch to coach welders, and implementing practical solutions that improve quality and productivity.

Work Schedule

Full-time, 5-day onsite role

Benefits

We’re committed to offering a robust and competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and career development opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive, and team-focused workplace culture

Why Join Beverlin?

We live our Leadership Covenants every day—Customer Fanatic, Ethics & Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Faith–Family–Work, and a passion for Winning Together. We believe in supporting one another, celebrating success, and creating a workplace where people can thrive, learn, and grow.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc. We're not able to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position; it is not eligible for the H-1B lottery and isn't eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.