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Weld Engineer - Union, SC

Location: 

US Gestamp South Carolina, US, US Gestamp

Date:  Feb 3, 2026

Long Description

With presence in more than 20 countries, Gestamp is a leading international group specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of metal automotive components. Our commitment to innovation drives us to create safer, lighter vehicles that minimize energy consumption and reduce environmental impact.

JOB SUMMARY
Supports manufacturing operations in an automotive / stamping & robotic-welding environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement process improvements with regards to Resistance and GMAW systems using all available current welding technologies;
- Maintain welding systems to ensure manufacturing activities are in within specifications and interpret and apply specifications for manufacturability;
- Support maintenance activities in PM scheduling as well as training and developing maintenance technicians from a welding perspective;
- Collects, tracks, and advises on downtime issues and implements short and long-term solutions to minimize downtime;
- Manage and execute in-house projects for implementing new engineering changes that modify assembly processes;
- Liaise with vendors regarding software/hardware updates and troubleshooting systems;
- Participation in the Layered Process Audit schedule.
- Participation in the Internal ISO 9001/IATF 16949 Audit schedule (applies only to certified ISO 9001/IATF 16949 internal auditors);
- Participation and cooperation in answering questions and providing information for internal and external audits regarding or related to ISO 9001/IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and customer standards;
- Completes other necessary duties as deemed appropriate and necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field and at least 3 years of experience in a welding or robotic manufacturing environment;
    OR
- Associate degree in Welding Technology and a minimum of 5 years of welding experience in a welding/robotics environment;
    OR
- 7+ years of relevant experience and training in a comparable welding or robotics role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Full scope of knowledge in resistance and GMAW systems;
- Common programming knowledge of robotics and Weld controls for welding mild steel, hybrid and organic coated materials;
- High skill set of resistance welding;
- Strong proficiency with weld control systems (Bosch DC Mid-Freq Inverters.  Servo weld gun technology.  Fanuc robots;
- Strong familiarity with projection nut and stud welding.
- Ability to work in a team-based lean-manufacturing environment

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

- You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.

- This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.

- You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.

- You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.

Join the Gestamp team!

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