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: Position Summary: The Welding Engineering Manager plays a critical role in the success of our team and our ability to exceed customer expectations. This position is responsible for developing innovative welding solutions, leading and growing the Welding Engineering team, and driving continuous improvement through effective tools, processes, and leadership. The Welding Engineering Manager collaborates cross-functionally and supports customers from proposal through installation and beyond. Key responsibilities include providing technical welding expertise, managing resources, mentoring and training team members, setting clear goals, monitoring progress, and evaluating performance to ensure individual and team success. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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

Leadership Expectations:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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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