Senior Welding Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Welding Engineer (Engineering): Designing and optimizing structural components and welding processes for construction machinery with an accent on strength, fatigue performance, and automation. Focus on implementing new welding technologies, conducting supplier audits, and analyzing component failures to improve quality and cost efficiency.

Location: Onsite in Wujiang, China. Visa sponsorship is not available

Company

World’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines.

What you will do

• Lead the design and process development of structural components to ensure outstanding strength and fatigue performance.
• Drive the application of advanced welding assembly and automated production technologies in China facilities.
• Support upgrades in welding plant layout and material flow for increased efficiency and lower costs.
• Lead welding audits for hirify.global plants and suppliers to drive quality improvements.
• Conduct failure analysis on welded components to identify root causes and benchmark against competitors.
• Collaborate with the engineering design team to optimize structural components based on local welding practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Deep expertise in advanced welding assembly of construction machinery and automated production.
• Familiarity with welding standards including GB, ISO, and ASTM.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between steel materials, welding processes, and component strength.
• Good command of English (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
• Must be authorized to work in China (Visa sponsorship not available).

Nice to have

• Basic programming capability in Python, C, or C++.

Culture & Benefits

• Join a global team of problem solvers creating sustainable communities.
• Work in an environment that prioritizes innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth.
• Opportunity to work with world-leading manufacturing standards and technologies.