Hiring: Senior Regional Welding Engineer Company: Donaldson Location: Bloomington, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:31:25 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, CPT, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment •5+ years of welding engineering experience in a manufacturing environment Required Skills: •Serve as enterprise SME for welding processes, metallurgy, NDE, fabrication standards, weld design, and welding engineering governance. •Support new product introduction and major programs with weld feasibility, qualification, process development, and technical problem solving. •Provide expert guidance in welding metallurgy, materials selection, heat input control, distortion management, and failure analysis. •Evaluate, introduce, and implement advanced welding technologies (robotic, laser, hybrid, adaptive systems, automation, digital tools, and real-time monitoring). •Develop long-term roadmap for welding innovation, capital investment, and workforce upskilling. •Establish and govern global welding standards, procedures, and best practices aligned with AWS, ASME, PED, ISO, Nadcap, and customer requirements. •Oversee WPS/PQR development, welder/operator qualification, certification tracking, and global compliance across all sites. •Lead cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to standardize global welding operations. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field. •Welding certifications (CWI, CWE, IWE or equivalent) •Strong knowledge of AWS, ASME BPVC, PED, Nadcap, and global welding standards. •NDT certification (Level II or III in VT, PT, MT, UT, RT or equivalent). •Proven ability to support new product introductions and complex welding programs. •Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop welding personnel globally. •Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification preferred. •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to documentation and compliance. Compensation: •$92,400 - $127,500 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!