Welding Engineer, Capabilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and optimize welding processes including, but not limited to laser beam welding, gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), orbital tube welding, resistance welding, gas metal arc welding (GMAW), friction stir…
• Work with welding of high strength steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, and other high-performance alloys
• Collaborate closely with design, tooling, automation, and manufacturing engineers to implement new parts and welding technologies into production
• Partner with NDE personnel to evaluate weld quality on development and production hardware, and support the implementation of advanced inspection techniques
• Support production scale-up by creating detailed welding work instructions, defining equipment maintenance plans, and authoring Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)
• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace, defense, and maritime welding standards

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (equivalent experience considered)
• 2+ years of experience in welding engineering or weld process development
• Fundamental understanding of:
• Laser beam welding, gas tungsten arc welding, orbital tube welding, resistance welding, gas metal arc welding, friction stir welding, or plasma arc welding
• High-strength steel, stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, titanium, and aluminum alloys
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and clearly communicate status and results across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders