Weld Engineer

Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives – by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As The Components People, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion‑control products.

From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.

Precision Hydraulic Cylinders is committed to providing comprehensive design, service, and support to OEMs during all phases of development, testing, and production to ensure smooth integration and superior product performance.

As leading providers of a wide variety of hydraulic cylinders, we operate within a global marketplace. Offering all our OEM clients a customized solution, we pride ourselves on being able to tailor what we do to meet the changing needs of our clients. Whether you need a change in volume or a tighter deadline, we will always do our utmost to get the job done to the highest possible standard.

Precision Hydraulic Cylinders (PHC) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high‑performance hydraulic cylinders for demanding applications. We are committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement—and we are expanding our engineering capability to support our growing operations.

We are seeking a Certified Weld Engineer to lead welding engineering, automation development, and weld quality initiatives across our manufacturing processes. This role is essential in advancing PHC’s welding technology, supporting innovation, and ensuring the structural integrity of every cylinder we produce.

• Develop, qualify, and maintain WPS
  , PQR
  , and WPQ documentation in accordance with AWS standards.
• Provide engineering support for GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW, and automated welding applications.
• Identify and evaluate new welding technologies
  , advanced waveforms, and weld monitoring tools.
• Lead implementation and validation of robotic welding systems
  , fixtures, and automated processes.
• Conduct weld design reviews with focus on joint design, heat input, metallurgy, and distortion control.
• Ensure compliance with AWS codes, customer requirements, and PHC quality standards.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and corrective action for weld‑related nonconformances.
• Support Lean/CI initiatives and optimize welding parameters, tooling, and process flow.
• Train and support welders through technical coaching and qualification testing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.
• AWS certification required (CWI, CWE, or SCWI preferred).
• 3–5+ years of welding engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of welding metallurgy, heat input, and process control.
• Experience developing and qualifying WPS/PQR/WPQ documentation.
• Working knowledge of AWS codes and weld inspection criteria.

• Experience with hydraulic cylinders, pressure‑containing components, or structural weldments.
• Hands‑on experience with robotic/automated welding systems
  .
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency with CAD, 3D modeling, or weld simulation software.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunity to lead welding modernization and automation initiatives.
• A supportive, team‑focused culture within a growing global business.
• Professional development and AWS certification support.

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more…