Metallurgical / Welding Engineer

AWS/CES is looking for a Metallurgical / Welding Engineer

Temp-to-Hire | Day Shift 

Location: Louisville, KY
Pay Rate: $25.35 – $31.35 per hour

We are seeking a skilled Metallurgical / Welding Engineer for a temp-to-hire, day shift opportunity within an automotive manufacturing environment. This role will manage and support validation testing and welding processes while partnering with cross-functional teams to support production, launches, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support all validation testing for GMAW, magnetic arc, and friction welding processes

• Develop, validate, and manage welding process parameters and controls

• Provide technical support to welding operations, metallurgical process controls, and laboratory operations

• Review weld metallurgical testing records and trend weld data

• Develop and maintain weld evaluation documentation and technical reports

• Support new product launches to ensure compliance with customer, engineering, and quality requirements

• Recommend engineering and manufacturing changes using metallurgical expertise to meet design and cost objectives

• Manage continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, downtime reduction, and scrap reduction

• Implement engineering changes on time and support launch activities

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, leadership, and union representatives to resolve operational issues

• Interface with customer engineering and Supplier Quality representatives

• Support End-of-Line (EOL) and Diamond Board activities

• Adhere to all Quality, Safety, Environmental, and operating standards

• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in an automotive manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of metallurgy and welding processes

• Experience with quality tools and methodologies, including:

  • APQP, SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP

  • TS-16949 / IATF standards

  • 8D, 5 Why, and root cause analysis

• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, gage design, and Gage R&R

• Familiarity with PLM databases and automotive customer portals (e.g., Covisint)

• Strong understanding of plant manufacturing processes

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours as needed

• Periodic domestic and international travel required (valid passport required)

Please send your resume to [email protected]

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