Weld Process Engineer II Additive Manufacturing - AAT

Job Overview

Reports to:

Sr Weld Process Engineer Additive Manufacturing – AAT. Supervises: N/A.

• Direct all operations associated with weldments and other types of applied joints to meet contract documents, codes, and standards.
• Lead activities from pre‑production welding through post‑production review to ensure satisfactory weld quality.
• Select appropriate welding methods and develop welding parameters and qualifications.
• Prepare, review, approve, and release written welding procedures in accordance with specifications and weld procedure qualifications.
• Prepare customer submittals for approvals and authorize repairs when required.
• Support shop floor fabrication operations, including preparation for upcoming work, troubleshooting welding issues, and generating process improvement ideas.
• Conduct process efficiency studies to reduce schedule and cost.
• Maintain and document welding procedures, equipment, and tooling needs.
• Review quote packages to support estimates for qualification manufacturing feasibility and provide technical input.
• Recommend new welding processes, tooling, and equipment for potential application to Austal USA processes.
• Develop and implement work instructions for part fit‑up, tack, weld, and repair requirements.
• Recommend design changes that improve quality, reliability, and productivity of welding processes.
• Develop and implement validation documents and procedures for welding equipment and processes to meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Evaluate new equipment, techniques, and materials in welding for possible application to Austal USA processes.
• Manage weld sequencing to control distortion and collaborate with Accuracy Control to predict shrinkage in ferrous and nonferrous metals.
• Apply knowledge of heat treatment applications and additive manufacturing parameter development.
• Troubleshoot production welding issues, including welding defects.
• Act as subject‑matter expert for all welding processes performed.
• Conduct visual weld inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Operations Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or Welding Engineering Technology is required.
• ABET‑accredited Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least 7 years of welding engineering experience.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector certification is preferred.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office and AutoCAD).
• Ability to work well with people at all levels.
• Ability to read key plans and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Hands‑on management experience.
• Theoretical understanding of gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, shielded metal arc, submerged arc, and stud welding processes.
• Understanding of welding ferrous and nonferrous base metals and appropriate filler metal selection.
• Knowledge of nondestructive testing methods for welds.

• Personal computing and other electronic communication devices and software programs.
• Basic hand tools, sanders, grinders, overhead cranes, forklifts, and machinery components.

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