Welding Project Engineer

The ideal candidate will be a hands on Welding Engineer who excels at data management and has significant technical welding knowledge. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and improve existing manufacturing, welding, and inspection processes to increase throughput, efficiency and product quality.


• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, and 5S principles.


• Drive the implementation of standard work practices and visual management tools to reduce waste and increase consistency.


• Partner with Quality and Sales to evaluate and qualify new and existing vendors


• Participate in internal CAPEX and process development projects to support operational goals.


• Provide technical guidance and act as a backup to other engineering roles as needed.


• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of all technical processes and updates.

• Preferred Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s Science in Engineering


• 3+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing setting


• Six Sigma certification, TOC, or formal lean manufacturing training is a plus


• ERP system (Syteline) proficiency and experience with job scheduling tools


• Experience managing CAPEX and internal process improvement initiatives.


• Serve as Project Manager for assigned internal and external projects, from estimating to execution and close-out.


• Create work orders within the ERP system with clear production and vendor instructions.


• Build and manage detailed project schedules and budgets aligned with customer requirements.


• Monitor project performance and provide timely updates to management and customers.


• Act as the primary point of contact between ETW and project stakeholders


• Coordinate with external vendors and suppliers to meet project goals and timelines.