Material & Process Engineer

Job Overview & Responsibilities

This position is for a Material & Process Engineer with responsibilities in metallic materials and processes. Assignments include, but are not limited to:

• Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems, and subsystems specializing in the applied principles of welding.
• Develops, analyzes, and applies material properties and design allowables, implementing engineering processes and quality engineering specifications for welding applications specific to aerospace.
• Material analyses may include failure analysis of weld assemblies, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications.
• May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures specific to welding operations.
• Understanding complex machinery and developing weld schedules/programs for that machinery capable of reviewing weld data to determine trends and out of family welds to determine acceptable weld repairs.

Bachelor

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Weld Engineering;
  Weld Engineering Technology;
  Materials Joining Engineering; or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in weld engineering with expertise in resistance welding, welding aluminum alloys and stainless steel with varying thicknesses in one or more of the following areas: automated gas tungsten arc welding, manual gas tungsten arc welding, friction stir welding, and laser welding
• Practical experience with weld system programming and weld system troubleshooting
• Knowledge of military and industry process applications and standards as related to welding and manufacturing operations
• Communication skills (verbal and written) including requirements, documentation and presentations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
• This position will require working extended hours and /or weekends along with off shifts, as necessary to support testing and production delivery activities.
• Ability to work at elevated heights and small spaces.
• Exposure to manufacturing techniques and assemblies
• Proficient in troubleshooting problems and arriving at a solution in a timely manner
• Attention to details and good documentation of observations/findings
• Ability to read and interpret Blueprints and/or model based engineering
• Ability to review visual, dye penetrant, and x-ray discrepancies and disposition rework/repair instructions to resolve welding defects.

• Support to multiple welding processes within an Aerospace Production environment
• Develop and qualify welding schedules, support/evaluate weld mechanical testing and metallurgical inspection, support weld tool design, and implement weld process improvements
• Coordinate with engineering and production operations personnel to develop and communicate non-conformance repair procedures and implement related corrective actions
• Develop On the Job Training packages (OJT) and certifications required to perform welding on ULA hardware
• Train and certify technicians in friction stir welding (FSW), resistance spot welding (RSW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), orbital tube welding (OTW), and laser welding
• Work requires frequent interaction with other organizational groups, such as:
  Facilities, Tooling, Production, Design Engineering, Equipment Contractors, and others.
• Recommend, develop, and implement new concepts, principles, and products for the Weld Center, focusing on resolving issues that are of central importance to ULA
• Provide leadership and mentorship to less qualified weld engineers as well as weld technicians

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

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