What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weld Engineer position at Averro?
LOCATION: Redmond, WA
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Direct-hire
BENEFITS: Bonus, Medical insurance, 401K, Vacation, Holiday Pay and more!
PAY RANGE: $80,000 - 110,000
Averro is hiring a hands-on Welding Engineer to support and elevate one of our machinery manufacturing clients and their weld operations. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants real ownership, floor exposure, and the ability to directly impact production quality and efficiency.
You’ll ensure compliance with AWS welding standards while validating both internal and external welded components. This role also involves designing, programming, and implementing automated welding systems, guiding non-standard weld rework per AWS requirements, and driving adoption of new technologies to improve quality and reduce costs.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to develop and deploy Procedure Qualification Records (PQR’s) and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Partner with weld technicians on the floor to troubleshoot and resolve weld issues (primarily manual GMAW)
- Audit and ensure compliance with existing WPS standards
- Review and implement engineering change orders (ECOs)
- Provide design feedback to improve weldability and manufacturability
- Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions
- Collaborate with tooling and welding teams to optimize manual weld cells for consistency and repeatability
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 0–4 years of welding engineering experience (or a welding-focused engineering degree)
- CWI preferred
- MIG welding experience
- Hands-on mindset with comfort working in a production environment
- Experience with A36 mild steel (aluminum is a plus)
- Strong critical thinking—ability to catch design issues before they hit the floor
- Self-starter who thrives with autonomy and ownership
WHY AVERRO?
Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting and technology services that propel businesses and careers forward. We live by our ethos: Family First | Be Uncommon | Culture Wins. These values show in our commitment to client satisfaction, timely support, unmatched consultant care. Our Aim – Your Ascent.
Averro is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal obligations. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000