Welding Engineer

Description

The Welding Engineer is a hands-on role responsible for supporting production within the welding department. This includes weld fixture design, development and documentation of welding processes, programming, and equipment specification. This role supports a variety of welding methods including MIG, TIG, spot, and flash welding, while also contributing to broader fabrication and assembly processes.

The position plays a key role in identifying and resolving quality and process issues in existing production, while introducing new methods and improvements to increase efficiency and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and analyze manufacturing processes and systems
• Design and coordinate procurement of weld fixtures
• Evaluate, improve, and document welding processes
• Diagnose and resolve manufacturing and production issues
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality
• Support production and maintenance teams with troubleshooting and technical guidance
• Set up and support production equipment as needed
• Monitor and inspect parts during production to ensure quality standards are met
• Coordinate with external vendors and suppliers
• Support cross-functional teams, including sales and project teams, with technical input and customer interactions
• Assist in maintaining manufacturing equipment and overall production readiness

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain professional working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Support production quality targets and ensure adherence to internal standards
• Handle sensitive technical information in accordance with internal policies
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders while balancing priorities and timelines

Skills

Welding, Welding engineering, Mig welding

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with robotic MIG welding
• Experience in fabrication or welded assembly processes preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of welding processes and manufacturing techniques
• Familiarity with production environments, equipment, and process flow
• Ability to analyze problems and implement effective solutions independently
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work across departments
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $43.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.