Welding Engineer

Overview

Welding Engineer role at Actalent. Client is unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Job Description

This position is part of the xEV Regional PE group for Electric Vehicle products, focusing on Motor programs. The role involves establishing equipment, processes, and quotations for Motor product-related programs, specifically developing and implementing mass production welding operations. The position aims to find new, cost-effective solutions for welding operations in automotive motor manufacturing and identify synergy potentials and best practices for cost-effective solutions. The engineer will work closely with project management to support installations, new launches, and special / capital projects, with a focus on robotic welding. The role is predominantly floor-based, with an 80% floor and 20% office split, emphasizing cycle time reduction and line side support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of mass production welding operations for automotive motors.
• Identify and apply cost-effective solutions and best practices for welding operations.
• Collaborate with project management to support installations, new launches, and special / capital projects.
• Provide support for robotic welding, with an emphasis on cycle time reduction and line side support.
• Design and develop automated weld systems.
• Develop and oversee priorities and objectives in cooperation with site management teams.
• Support production specific for robotic welding.

Qualifications

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The work environment includes typical Monday to Friday hours with occasional support required during evenings and weekends, especially during launches. The role requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods and may involve up to 30% domestic and international travel as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a direct placement opportunity based in Berea, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $105,000.00 - $130,000.00 / yr.

Astemo provides health, dental, vision, life and 401k benefits. Berea location also has an on-site health clinic available to families.

Workplace

This is a fully onsite position in Lexington, KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2025.

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.

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