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Salary: USD 94,000 - 141,000 / annual
Re:Build Optimation is a custom-engineered process equipment and automated systems provider with nearly 40 years of experience in complex chemical process systems. The company operates with 70+ engineers, designers, and programmers alongside 150,000 square feet of fabrication space and over 70 skilled tradespeople, delivering full turnkey solutions from concept through fabrication, installation, and commissioning. They serve industries including traditional and green energy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, glass, and advanced manufacturing.
You will serve as a welding domain expert and manufacturing engineer, bridging design intent with shop floor execution. This role involves designing and optimizing manufacturing processes using lean and Six Sigma principles, developing efficient methods that reduce cost, waste, and cycle time. You will lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Manufacturing for Design (MFD) initiatives to improve producibility and part quality.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop, optimize, and qualify weld processes across multiple methods: electron beam, laser beam, GTAW, orbital tube, GMAW, and SMAW
- Provide guidance on code requirements, welding techniques, and destructive/non-destructive testing as the welding domain expert
- Design weld tooling and fixtures to reduce distortion and improve consistency in welded assemblies
- Select and specify manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, automation, robotics, and CNC systems
- Support new product introduction by partnering with design teams to ensure efficient manufacturing and scalability
- Collaborate with quality and testing partners to define requirements and processes for welded assemblies
- Solve production issues using root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions
- Evaluate make vs. buy opportunities and manage key vendor relationships for welding and testing processes
- Develop work instructions, process documentation, and standards that support safe and consistent execution
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience with design, fabrication, manufacturing, and/or testing of welded assemblies
- Strong knowledge of CAD/CAM software and ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications
- Experience setting up automated/robotic welding work cells and modifying designs for automated welding compatibility
- Demonstrated experience applying DFM/MFD principles and optimizing manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures
- Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing and root-cause problem-solving methods
- Fundamental understanding of SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, laser, and electron beam welding processes
- Hands-on experience with carbon steels, stainless steels, aluminum, titanium, and/or high-nickel alloys
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with multi-functional teams
- Experience in custom equipment fabrication, machine building, or mid-to-high-volume/high-mix environments
- Strong commitment to safety, including alignment to OSHA and site-specific protocols
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
- Lean/Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), PMP, AWS CWEng, or CWI certification; NDT Level 1 or 2
- Ability to develop complete weld procedures independently
- Fluent knowledge of ASME BPVC (Section VIII, Divisions 1 & 2) and experience with design tools like DesignCalcs
- Experience with ASME Authorized Inspection Authorities (AIAs)
- Experience supporting mid-to-high-volume production of large structural weldments
- Prior experience mentoring engineers, apprentices, or technicians
The company offers employee ownership and profit-sharing at all levels, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off.
