MODULE X SOLUTIONS is a rapidly growing modular manufacturing business that serves marquee corporate and government customers in renewable energy, network infrastructure, battery storage, telecommunications, petrochemical, utility, transportation, and other verticals. We design, engineer, and manufacture products to our customers’ specifications. We are a proud Shreveport-based company working to support our employees and our community. Check us out at www.ModuleXSolutions.com, and we hope you will consider applying to build your career and future at MXS!
JOB SUMMARY:
The Weld Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving welding processes, procedures, and standards across Module X Solutions’ manufacturing operations. This position serves as the technical authority for welding-related activities and ensures compliance with applicable codes, customer specifications, and industry standards while supporting production efficiency, quality, and safety objectives.
The Weld Engineer collaborates closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Production teams to develop robust welding solutions for modular structures, skids, enclosures, and fabricated assemblies. This role supports new product introduction, process optimization, welder qualification, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive manufacturing excellence.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, qualify, implement, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and support welding documentation.
- Establish and maintain compliance with applicable AWS, ASME, customer, and internal welding standards.
- Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for welding operations and fabrication processes.
- Analyze welding defects and production issues, conduct root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) activities by evaluating weld designs, joint configurations, materials, and manufacturing methods.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure weldments are optimized for manufacturability, quality, and cost effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain weld maps, inspection criteria, and quality control requirements for fabricated assemblies.
- Coordinate and support welder qualifications and certification programs.
- Evaluate welding equipment, consumables, fixtures, and automation opportunities to improve production efficiency and quality.
- Monitor welding performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Review engineering drawings and specifications to ensure welding requirements are clearly defined and achievable.
- Assist Quality Assurance with inspection planning, identification of critical-to-quality (CTQ) elements, nonconformance investigations, and customer quality requirements.
- Participate in design reviews, engineering change activities, and manufacturing process improvements.
- Support production teams through training and technical mentoring related to welding processes and best practices.
- Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors regarding welding requirements, quality standards, and technical issues.
- Maintain accurate technical records, qualification documentation, and process control documentation.
- Stay current with emerging welding technologies, industry standards, and best practices.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Work Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in welding engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related fabrication environment.
- Experience developing and qualifying WPSs and PQRs.
- Experience supporting structural steel, sheet metal, pressure-containing components, or industrial fabrication preferred.
- Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment involving custom-engineered products preferred.
- Familiarity with welding automation, robotics, or advanced fabrication technologies is a plus.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification preferred.
- Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or equivalent certification preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee sometimes works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to excessive noise, extreme heat, extreme cold, and heights. When participating in activities on the shop floor, the noise level in the work environment is typical for a fabrication shop and ear plugs may be used as necessary.
DISCLAIMER
The employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the company’s changing needs.
This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate at the employer’s sole discretion.
Module X Solutions, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
