Safety Engineer

Hey, it's Amanda. I'm a real recruiter at Jobot, and I've been doing this for over a decade. I'm helping a client of mine fill a spot on their engineering team. They're a fabrication shop that builds big, welded stuff; think large assemblies and components for different industries. They're sharp, they care about getting the details right, and they're looking for someone who can own their welding processes from the ground up.

What you'd be doing

You'd be the go to person for how things get welded and put together. This isn't just paperwork; it's hands on engineering where you'll solve real problems on the shop floor.

• You'll develop and document all the welding processes. That covers MIG, TIG, resistance, laser, and robotic welding for these large scale assemblies.
• A big part of this is programming and supporting ABB robotic welding systems. If you've worked with other robotic platforms, that's fine too.
• Creating Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), PQRs, and managing weld qualifications to meet AWS, ASME, and ISO standards is central to the role.
• You'll figure out the best sequence to weld things in, design fixtures and tooling, and manage issues like distortion or stress in the metal.
• When there's a weld defect; like porosity or cracking; you'll troubleshoot it and find the root cause.
• Work closely with the design engineers early on. Your input on geometry, tolerances, and material choices will make their designs easier to weld and assemble reliably.
• Spend time on the floor providing support and training to the teams actually doing the work.
• Use feedback from quality inspections (things like ultrasonic or radiographic testing) to identify issues and prevent them from happening again.
• Lead or jump into continuous improvement projects using methods like Kaizen or Lean Six Sigma to boost throughput, yield, and cut costs.
• Track process metrics; cycle time, scrap rates; analyze them, and propose concrete improvements.
• You'll also help with cost estimates for new projects by assessing what the welding, fixturing, and labor will really take.

The background we need

The team needs someone who can walk in with a solid foundation but isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves. Here’s what that looks like:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering,Welding Engineering or something equivalent is required.
• You need at least 1 year of experience in process engineering or welding engineering specifically with large welded or fabricated assemblies.
• Hands on expertise with multiple welding methods is non negotiable; robotic welding experience is key here too.
• Experience programming ABB robots (or an equivalent system) is important for this role.
• A solid understanding of how metals behave when welded is crucial; you should know about material weldability as well as heat treatments.
• A working knowledge of CAD/CAM software,weld simulation tools would be great.
You must have strong familiarity with industry standards like AWS D1.1 ,ASME Section IX ,ISO 9001/9100 . You've got to demonstrate you can work effectively across different groups; design ,operations ,quality assurance . Show us you've led process improvements before that actually reduced costs or enhanced quality . And finally ,your communication skills need to be excellent ;so does your problem solving ability .

The details & how to apply