Brazing & Process Engineer - 1st Shift

Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market.

Summary:

The Braze Engineer provides brazing and assembly process assistance to the plant under the direction of the General Manager. He/she is responsible for the development of brazing systems and technology to ensure that services are provided meet the contractual requirements established by customers and procedures. He/she is also responsible for supporting the sales function with braze related issues and quotations.

• Directs activities of braze and maintains appropriate braze staffing as needed to meet company goals
• Work with plant personnel to evaluate and solve braze related issues.
• Provide technical support to Sales and assist with braze related quotations.
• Works with customers with braze related issues.
• Develop new brazing processes for new work, select the appropriate plant for it, place the work, and train plant employees in accordance with BMS requirements.
• Evaluate plant brazing capabilities as needed to recommend new equipment, equipment upgrades, or new technology.
• Provide input to the Quality Group with respect to brazing processes.
• Ensures customers’ needs are appropriately met by shipping to schedule with minimum turnaround time and a high degree of quality, working closely with the Quality Manager.
• Responsible for enforcing company handbook and communicates with Office Manager and/or General Manager on matters relating to discipline.
• Responsible for purchasing and/or approving materials for shop, facilities, tooling, fixtures, etc., under the guidance of the General Manager.
• Participates in staff meetings as a member of management.
• Must work in a manner consistent with the EMS.
• This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer’s inventory and as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage.
• Performs other duties as dictated by position or required by the General Manager.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate the English language.

• This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
• Education:
  
  Engineer Degree or (equivalent experience) in metallurgical, materials, or welding engineering.
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of 5 years’ experience in thermal process processing with emphasis on brazing processes (furnace, induction, or torch, etc.).
• Knowledge of heat treating, operations management, metallurgy, inspection and customer needs through technical and advanced training, seminars, college, B.S.M.E. (metallurgy) and/or equivalent work experience.
• Language skills:
  Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and written, including reports as required, attend staff meetings and interface with other departments.
• Must be knowledgeable of tooling needs and costs. Tooling design experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and customer specifications.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism.

• Must be able to work in a sitting and/or standing position for extended periods of time in an office/industrial environment
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions
• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone

The pay range for this position is $105,000 – $115,000 per year. Actual pay will be determined based on skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This position is classified as exempt and paid on a salary basis.

Incentive Compensation:
This position is eligible for annual bonus plan/sales incentive plan based on performance…