Weld Engineer

Now hiring for a Weld Engineer – Direct Hire
Location: Jonesboro, AR
Pay Rate:Based on experience
Schedule:Day shift

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Looking for Weld Engineer jobs in Jonesboro where your welding skills help build quality products? This opportunity lets you apply your craftsmanship to fabricate, join, and repair metal components while supporting safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

Job Duties

• Develop, review, and optimize welding procedures and weld process specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Design and modify 2D/3D CAD models, welded components, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to improve product performance, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
• Perform weld inspections, quality audits, and documentation management utilizing CWI expertise.
• Troubleshoot welding defects, distortion, and production challenges while implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Support and maintain robotic and automated welding systems, including production welders and cobots.
• Lead root cause investigations, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field required; equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• Active Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• Additional training in welding processes, fabrication methods, CAD design, or automated welding systems is highly valued.

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience as a Welding Engineer, Welding Inspector, Manufacturing Engineer, or Quality Engineer within heavy manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial production environments.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, ASME, and applicable welding codes, standards, and quality requirements.
• Proficiency with Solid Works, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software for 2D and 3D modeling and engineering drawings.
• Experience with robotic welding systems, cobots, process automation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, welding symbols, and technical specifications.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work in both an office environment and a manufacturing facility with frequent movement between production and engineering areas.
• Comfortable working in a noisy, non-climate-controlled industrial environment with concrete flooring.
• Capable of standing, walking, and conducting weld inspections on the production floor for extended periods.
• Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites, suppliers, or project locations as needed.

Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)

"They get you on the job fast"
-Marvin, Staffmark Associate

As a Weld Engineer you will prepare materials, set up welding equipment, perform MIG welding operations, inspect completed welds, read blueprints, verify measurements, and help fabricate metal components according to engineering specifications. You will maintain welding equipment, follow quality standards, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations while producing consistent, high-quality work.

The Weld Engineer manufactures welded metal products through skilled MIG welding, fabrication, and quality inspection practices. This role requires technical knowledge, strong work habits, and attention to detail while supporting manufacturing operations.

Successful Weld Engineer candidates understand welding safety, blueprint interpretation, and fabrication techniques while producing consistent, high-quality welds that meet engineering requirements. Reliable workmanship contributes directly to operational success.

This career is well suited for individuals who enjoy welding and producing precision metal assemblies.