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Welder

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$20.25 - $27/hr

Usually welding for mechanical strength.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Responsible for welding a variety ... or Vice President, Operations.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREDEDUCATION and/or ...

Welder

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Usually welding for mechanical strength.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* Responsible for welding a variety of ... or Vice President, Operations.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREDEDUCATION and/or ...

Welder

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

Usually welding for mechanical strength. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Responsible for welding a variety ... and/or Vice President, Operations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or ...

Welder

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Usually welding for mechanical strength. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Responsible for welding a variety ... and/or Vice President, Operations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or ...

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How much do vp welding jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for vp welding in the United States is $157,532.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,000.00 and $190,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a VP Welding?

A VP Welding (Vice President of Welding) is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing welding operations, quality control, and strategic planning within a company. They ensure compliance with industry standards, improve welding processes, and manage teams of welders and engineers. This role often involves budget management, process optimization, and collaboration with other executives to align welding practices with company goals. Additionally, they may engage in research and development to implement new welding technologies and improve efficiency.

What are the primary responsibilities of a VP Welding on a typical day?

A VP Welding oversees the strategic direction and operational management of welding departments, ensuring all processes align with safety and quality standards. Daily tasks may include coordinating with engineering and production teams, reviewing project progress, implementing process improvements, and mentoring departmental leaders. This role involves close collaboration with executive management to meet company goals and regular communication with clients or stakeholders for project updates. The position offers significant opportunities to drive organizational innovation and take on broader executive responsibilities over time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the VP Welding position, and why are they important?

To excel as a VP Welding, you need extensive experience in welding technologies, strong leadership abilities, and a relevant engineering or technical degree. Familiarity with welding codes and standards such as AWS, and proficiency with management software and quality assurance systems are typical requirements. Outstanding candidates exhibit strategic thinking, communication, and team-building skills to effectively lead diverse technical teams. These skills ensure safe, efficient operations, high-quality output, and effective alignment with organizational objectives.

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Infographic showing various Vp Welding job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 16% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $157,532 per year, or $75.7 per hour.

Welding Manufacturing Engineer / Principal Welding Manufacturing Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

Northrop Grumman
Space Research Administration • 10K+ employees

$103K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago


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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way.

Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. We are looking for you to join our team as a Welding/Principal Manufacturing Engineer based in Sunnyvale, CA.

The Manufacturing Engineer will support the welding and fabrication of marine propulsion and power generations systems working on various manufacturing processes for high-value gearing and steam turbine assemblies, machined components, and welded fabrications. These processes include precision manual assembly, welding, bonding, and heat treatment of iron based products. What You'll get to Do: Develop new processes, improve existing manufacturing processes, and develop the required tooling and fixtures with an excellent team of experienced assembly mechanics, machinists, welders and engineers.

Develop, document, and optimize welding procedures and fabrication processes. Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the manufacturing environment. Develop efficient process flows and sequences of operations, optimized production area layouts, manage bills of materials, create detailed work instructions, process procedures and tooling requirements with emphasis on safety, foreign object elimination and equipment/system maintenance.

Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of new capital equipment for establishing expanded production processes. Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability and DFM considerations. Lead qualification and certification of welding processes and personnel.

The ability to work on site with some exceptions for offsite work occasionally with approval. Basic Qualifications for the Manufacturing Engineer: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience (Note: an additional 4 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree). Experience with or around arc welding processes i.e

GMAW, TGAW, SMAW, FCAW Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings Experience with shop floor support U.S. citizenship is required Basic Qualifications for the Principal Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's Degree with 3 or more years of experience. (Note: an additional 4+ years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)

Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings. Experience with mechanical assembly processes, of iron based products and welding. Experience with or around arc welding processes i.e

GMAW, TGAW, SMAW, or SAW Experience with shop floor support. Experience in technical writing and presentations. U.S

citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related STEM discipline (Science, Technology Engineering or Math) Experience with 6-axis industrial welding robots Experience with welding symbols, codes, and standards particularly Mil. Standards and Tech Pub Experience with additive manufacturing Experience with tool design and work holding Experience with heat treat and calibration of equipment Experience with GD&T inspections #MPR Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S

Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.


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About Northrop Grumman

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939