Manufacturing Engineer - Welding

at Norman Filter Company, LLC in Bridgeview, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Summary

Norman Filter Company is a quality manufacturer of hydraulic filter housings, elements, and filtration systems.  The Manufacturing Engineer – Welding, will have a deep understanding of AWS D17.1 standards and a proven track record of driving process improvements in a production environment. This role is critical to ensuring weld quality, compliance, and efficiency across our operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Although there are no supervisory requirements for this position, the Manufacturing Engineer - Welding is expected to serve as a role model for others within the group

Duties / Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and optimize welding processes in accordance with AWS D17.1 and other applicable standards.
• Create and maintain welding documentation, including weld schedules, procedures (WPS/PQR), and inspection criteria.
• Provide technical support and training to welders and production teams to ensure consistent weld quality.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for weld-related defects and other process inefficiencies.
• Provide support and engineering, as required, for additional company priorities outside welding
• Lead efforts in weld automation, tooling design, and fixture development to enhance productivity and repeatability.
• Support audits and customer reviews by providing documentation and technical expertise related to welding processes.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in welding engineering

Required Skills / Abilities

• Strong knowledge of AWS D17.1 and other relevant welding codes and standards.
• Experience with aerospace or high-precision welding applications is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and weld symbols.
• Basic mechanical engineering design skills including: statics and dynamics, strength of materials and solid mechanics, fluid mechanics and hydraulics
• Familiarity with quality system tasks such as: internal auditing, corrective actions, non-conforming material dispositions, continuous improvement, etc.
• Mechanically inclined
• Familiarity with NDT/NDE methods, processes, and procedures

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience
• Certification as a CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) or CWE (Certified Welding Educator) is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Lift / manipulate up to 50lbs
• Ability to sit or stand for 8 hours

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, VETERANS AND DISABILITY