Weld Engineer

Requisition : 1705

Location: ULA - Decatur

Relocation: Yes
- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent

This position is for a Weld Engineer with responsibilities in metallic materials and processes. Assignments to include, but not limited to, the following:

• 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

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• 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.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.