FlexSteel - Welding Engineer

Welding Engineer

This is a Flex Steel position and is located in Baytown, TX. Five days onsite - Monday
- Friday.

Flex Steel is an innovation-driven flexible pipe technology company. The company comprises a hard-working and dedicated team united by a commitment to safety, quality, human development, delivery, innovation, productivity, and excellence in all we do. The culture of Flex Steel can be described as energetic and passionate, which is felt daily throughout the company. Flex Steel embodies teamwork with a focus on hiring top talent and developing employees.

The Welding Engineer serves as the subject matter expert for all welding processes at Flex Steel by supporting production, quality, training, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Welding Engineer develops and optimizes welding procedures, supports robotic welding systems, certifies personnel, and drives manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

Essential functions and responsibilities include:

• Welding Process Development:
  Develop, quality, and maintain welding procedures (WPS/PQR). Establish process parameters for new products and materials. Troubleshoot welding defects and implement corrective actions. Improve weld quality, productivity, and repeatability.
• Production Support:
  Provide daily support to production teams. Investigate welding-related quality issues. Reduce scrap and rework through process improvements. Support root cause investigations.
• Robotic Welding Systems:
  Support programming and optimization of welding robots. Develop new robotic welding applications. Improve robot utilization, cycle times, and weld consistency. Work with maintenance and controls personnel on automation projects.
• Training &
  
  Qualification:
  
  Train welders, operators, and technicians. Administer welding qualification tests. Maintain welding certifications and training records. Serve as technical advisor on welding best practices.
• Quality & Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with AWS, ASME, API, and customer requirements. Support internal and external audits. Review weld inspection data and recommend improvements.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Lead projects to improve efficiency, quality, throughput, and safety. Evaluate new welding technologies and equipment.
• Support CAPEX projects involving welding and automation.

Supervisory responsibilities include:

• None

Education, experience, and qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or related subject required.
• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing welding required.
• Experience developing WPS/PQR.
• Experience with robotic welding systems.
• Experience training and qualifying welders.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Preferred certifications: AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE), Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS)
• This position may require:
• Pre-employment drug screening
• Background checks
• Medical examinations
• Safety certifications
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Working in various weather conditions
• Travel to remote locations
• Cactus Companies maintains a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.

Physical demands include:

• Sit for extended periods at a desk and work on a computer
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Walk or stand periodically throughout the day
• Maintain sustained concentration on computer screens
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions

Work environment characteristics include:

• Office positions:
  This position generally operates in a professional office environment and occasionally works in a manufacturing environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• Occasionally may work at a branch location or manufacturing facility. Occasionally may be exposed to hazards such as loud noise, heavy equipment, temperature extremes, chemicals, etc., while visiting a branch location or manufacturing facility. The noise level in the…