Weld Engineer

Provide expertise in GMAW, GTAW, and RSW welding processes. Design and build manufacturing welding equipment that aligns with product requirements, interpreting CAD data, blueprints, GD&T, and CMM reports. Ensure compliance with applicable corporate standards and deliver quality outputs through proper data collection and analysis.

• Set and optimize weld parameters, conducting testing to meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Program and support facilities and suppliers during the build process.
• Ensure safety in process design and execution of daily activities.
• Coordinate and analyze process design of experiments (DOE's) for process improvement.
• Lead mid-sized projects, developing project approaches independently.
• Maintain effective communication with vendors, team members, suppliers, and project teams.
• Conduct cost justifications and ensure the cost-efficient design of processes.
• Support manufacturing production by troubleshooting and leading continuous improvement activities.
• Provide on-call support for manufacturing processes to meet customer demands.
• Lead and participate in launch and maturation plans for new business.
• Engage in new business pursuits, providing quotes and participating in feasibility reviews.
• Ensure successful transition of value streams by sharing information developed during quoting processes.

• Proficiency in welding techniques including GMAW, GTAW, and RSW.
• Ability to interpret CAD data, blueprints, GD&T, and CMM reports.
• Strong data collection and analysis skills.
• Project management and leadership skills.
• Effective communication skills within cross-functional teams.

• Experience in working with robotic welding and SME of Weld.
• Participation in PFMEA development meetings.
• Experience in developing maturation plans and timelines in line with risk mitigation strategies.

Our work environment is dynamic and innovative, pushing the limits of tradition to bring new solutions to our customers, associates, and communities. As a full-service, tier-one supplier, we design, engineer, test, and analyze automotive components and systems. Our advanced manufacturing processes include custom roll forming, injection molding, welding, stamping, and aluminum processing, ensuring products meet global regulations and customer challenges.

This is a Permanent position based out of Athens, AL.

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Health, Dental, 401K , 10% bonus based on companies performance

This is a fully onsite position in Athens,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $55,000 - $120,000