Welding Engineering Manager

Job Description

The Welding Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role ensures operational excellence by driving safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and associate engagement.

Responsibilities

• Champion and enforce safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Develop, manage, and optimize the departments annual budget.
• Monitor and achieve departmental KPIs across Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery metrics.
• Lead recruitment efforts for G-level and skilled positions, including interviewing and selection.
• Design and implement training programs for frontline leaders and skilled team members.
• Oversee daily operations including work planning, performance evaluations, associate recognition and discipline, payroll processing, and issue resolution.
• Maintain floor standards through 6S practices and drive associate engagement.
• Lead and manage department-level improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Essential Skills

• Welding
• Production
• Welding engineering
• Robotics
• Weld cells
• Fanuc robotics
• Automated equipment
• Automation systems
• Robotic welding
• Just-in-time manufacturing
• Machining engineering
• CNC programming
• Tooling/fixture design
• Jig
• Mechanical engineering
• Production management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 5+ years experience in automotive (high volume) or steel manufacturing.
• 3+ years experience in management with direct reports, KPIs, and cost/waste/manpower reduction.
• 5+ years experience with machining process engineering, CNC programming, tooling, jig & fixture design, and centerless grinding fundamentals.
• 5+ years experience working with weld cells and Fanuc robots.
• 5+ years experience in mechanical or welding engineering or equivalent process experience.

Work Environment

• This position operates within a production floor environment, consisting of 5 weld lines, 4 bulge lines, and 1 paint line.
• Core working hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.04 - $50.48/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sunbury,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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.

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