Mechanical Engineer II / Weld Engineer

Our client in Grand Island, NY, a leading manufacturer of pressure transducers and instrumentation, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II / Weld Engineer to join their team!

This is an on-site/full-time/direct-hire position
Salary based on experience: $110k

This person will support product design, welding engineering, and manufacturing optimization. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong mechanical design fundamentals and hands-on experience with welded assemblies, precision metal components, and qualification processes. You'll work cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure products meet stringent performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, welded assemblies, pressure ports, housings, fixtures, and related features for pressure transducer products.
• Generate and maintain engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, assembly instructions, test procedures, and engineering reports.
• Review customer specifications and internal standards to define design, manufacturing, inspection, and test requirements.
• Perform stress analysis, FEA review, weld geometry development, tolerance analysis, and mechanical interface design.
• Support manufacturing of stainless steel, Inconel, and other precision metal components, including machined and hermetic assemblies.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to ensure design intent is translated into manufacturable product configurations.
• Develop and execute qualification, environmental, vibration, shock, pressure, leak, and functional test documentation.
• Design and verify tooling, fixtures, test adapters, and production aids.
• Provide engineering dispositions for nonconforming parts and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Support new product introduction, production transfer, and configuration control.
• Prepare clear technical communications and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Welding Engineering Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and document welding procedures for SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, and brazing processes.
• Analyze welds, inspect weld quality, and prepare weld repair dispositions.
• Apply welding metallurgy knowledge across carbon steels, low alloy steels, stainless steels, copper alloys, and nickel alloys.
• Support PWHT, weld qualification, and compliance with ASME IX and related standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 3 years of mechanical engineering experience, ideally in manufacturing or precision metal fabrication.
• Hands-on experience with welding processes, weld qualification, and ASME IX requirements.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and engineering documentation systems.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, mechanical design principles, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience developing fixtures, tooling, and test setups.
• Ability to manage complex projects, solve technical problems, and collaborate across departments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to prepare clear technical documentation.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with pressure transducer design or similar precision instrumentation.
• Background in FEA, stress analysis, and mechanical simulation.
• Familiarity with qualification testing (ATP, QTP, DTP) and environmental/vibration testing.
• Experience supporting NPI and production transfer activities.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual based on race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.