Welding Engineer

Welding Engineer

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a Welding Engineer who thrives in regulated, high-tolerance environments such as oil & gas, pressure vessels, nuclear, and heavy-wall manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have direct exposure to Submerged Arc Welding (SAW), particularly in multi-wire applications, and will be adept at designing or materially changing weld processes.

Responsibilities

• Daily monitoring of submerged arc welding (SAW) processes to ensure procedures are followed exactly.
• Writing and revising welding procedures for new projects.
• Evaluating welding process design end to end, not just execution.
• Providing hands-on support with machine setup, parameters, and operator adjustments.
• Training machine operators on the theory behind the process, not just on operation.
• Troubleshooting defects, yield loss, and quality issues caused by operator setup, machine configuration, and consumables/raw material variability.
• Using Six Sigma/statistical trend analysis to determine whether issues are operator-driven or mechanical.

Essential Skills

• Expertise in welding engineering and process development.
• Proficiency in submerged arc welding techniques.
• Experience with welding procedures and lean Six Sigma.
• Strong understanding of weld theory.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in oil & gas, pressure vessel manufacturing, nuclear welding environments, wind tower manufacturing, or heavily regulated heavy-industrial fabrication.
• Ability to work in facilities with stringent weld quality and traceability requirements.

Work Environment

The role is based in a heavy manufacturing environment located on the port in Panama City Beach. It is a hands-on position deeply embedded on the manufacturing floor, requiring real accountability for quality, output, and cost.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Panama City, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Compensation & Rewards • Target base: ~$102K–$110K (benchmarked around 5 years' experience) • Relocation package: ~20% of base salary • Performance bonus: starts at 25% of base • Profit sharing eligibility Benefits (Major Differentiator) • 100% company-paid medical coverage for the employee AND their entire family o Highlighted as a standout benefit versus competitors Flexibility on Talent • Willing to evaluate candidates above range if the profile is a strong fit • Open to making a business case for "unicorn" profiles rather than hard disqualifying on compensation

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Panama City,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.