Welding Engineering Manager

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support long-term growth
• Lead and manage the Welding Engineering team through hands-on leadership, coaching, and mentorship
• Serve as a working manager, directly managing key projects and supporting team success
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment and successful project execution

• Plan, organize, and improve internal processes for efficiency and scalability
• Serve as technical expert, guiding team in identifying risks early and developing proactive solutions
• Attend project kickoffs, assign projects, and schedule resources
• Provide conceptual input and budgetary guidance to support the quoting process in developing winning solutions for customers
• Support project team with customer service, runoffs, planning, and status reporting
• Monitor project budgets and ensure delivery within or under quoted costs
• Assess and manage current and future staffing needs within the department
• Lead team meetings to communicate priorities, resource planning, and company updates

• Contribute to a positive company culture by establishing trust, encouraging high performance, and rewarding positive behaviors
• Strive to achieve highest level of performance from team members as it relates to individual ability
• Conduct performance reviews for team members by using performance data to measure productivity, efficiency, and utilization to determine areas of improvement

• Set employee expectations, provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to insure employees meet company expectations
• Demonstrate commitment to upholding highest standards of safety, on time delivery, and quality of products

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering with 10+ years of experience in welding automation is preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in managing teams
• Experienced in design and implementation of controls systems
• General knowledge of machine control practices (RIA, ANSI, NFPA 79, UL508)
• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives with varying priorities
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated technical aptitude with focus on safety and quality

• Proven ability to accept and give direction, set expectations, and hold team members accountable for meet timing, budget, and customer expectations
• Travel minimum 20% may be required domestically and internationally

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