Tool Design and Weld Engineer

Pay Range: $70,000 – $120,000 DOE + Profit Sharing + Robust Benefits Location: Fort Collins, CO Position Type: Direct HireWhy consider this Tool Design and Weld Engineer position: Ownership committed to taking care of people first. Respected, values driven manufacturer where you can feel proud of your work. Freedom to experiment, build, and solve problems hands on. Drive change and make a real impact by owning projects and new processes. Supportive culture where they "walk through life together, good and bad." Anniversary bonuses that reward your loyalty and longevity. Robust benefits package to make you feel valued. How you'll spend your time as a Tool Design and Weld Engineer: Design, fabricate, and refine weld fixtures and production tooling. Develop welding processes including sequence, joint access, and parameters. Troubleshoot weld defects, distortion, and fit up issues with production. Support robotic weld cell programming, setup, and process optimization. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing on weldability and manufacturability. Participate in new part introduction and PPAP validation. Maintain CAD models, drawings, setup instructions, and process documentation. Develop preventive maintenance plans for tooling and fixtures. Mentor tool makers and production personnel on fixture design and welding. Improve fixtures and processes to reduce downtime, rework, and variation. Skills & experience we'd like you to have as a Tool Design and Weld Engineer:5+ years of hands-on experience in metal fabrication, welding, and machining. 2+ years of experience designing and building weld fixtures or production tooling. Deep practical knowledge of GMAW/MIG welding processes and parameters. Working knowledge of weld quality, distortion, and consistency factors. Proficient in SolidWorks or similar CAD software. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T. Robotic welding and automation integration experience highly preferred. Experience developing weld procedures, setup standards, and inspection criteria. Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to work on the shop floor. Reliable and detail oriented, with a high standard of workmanship.