Welding Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Weld Engineer to facilitate the timely resolution of issues arising during the manufacturing process. The ideal candidate will analyze current operations to improve productivity and reduce product costs, while also managing corporate design agreement changes.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate timely resolution of problems and issues that arise during the manufacturing process, including non-conforming material analysis and equipment problems.
• Analyze and critique current operations to improve productivity and lower product cost, utilizing time studies, workstation and plant layouts, and other resources.
• Perform corporate design agreement changes, analyze necessary changes, and coordinate material change implementation.
• Interface with suppliers to resolve industrialization issues.
• Review and create industrial documentation such as standard operating procedures and process/material flow diagrams.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing associates, other engineers, and management with expert knowledge of process tools and equipment.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in manufacturing engineering and welding.
• Experience in process improvement and robotic welding.
• Knowledge of process engineering and lean manufacturing.
• Expertise in fabrication and continuous improvement.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Welding experience required- not you physically welding but you working with welded products

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Smithfield, NC.

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $50.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Smithfield,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $43 - $50