Weld Engineer

Requisition : 1703

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.
• Work closely with equipment suppliers, project manager, facilities and maintenance to assist with new equipment installation and equipment upkeep/repairs.
• 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.

Bachelor

None required

• Bachelor's degree in weld engineering, Weld Engineering Technology, Materials Joining Engineering; or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with weld engineering with expertise in welding aluminum alloys and stainless steel with varying thicknesses in one or more of the following areas: automated & mechanized gas tungsten arc welding, manual gas tungsten arc welding, friction stir welding, and laser welding.
• Knowledge of military and/or aerospace industry process applications and standards as related to welding and manufacturing operations.
• Exposure to manufacturing techniques and assemblies.
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints.

• 2 years of experience in weld engineering with expertise in welding aluminum alloys and stainless steel with varying thicknesses in one or more of the following areas: automated & mechanized gas tungsten arc welding, manual gas tungsten arc welding, friction stir welding, and laser welding.
• Experience with weld procedure writing and qualification, weld mechanical testing, metallurgical inspections, supporting weld tool design, and implementing weld process improvements.
• Experience coordinating with engineering and production operations personnel to develop and communicate non-conformance repair procedures and implement related corrective actions.
• Experience training and certifying technicians in friction stir welding (FSW), resistance spot welding (RSW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), orbital tube welding (OTW), and laser welding.
• Experience with recommending, developing, and implementing new concepts, principles, and products for the Weld Center, focusing on resolving issues that are of crucial importance to ULA.
• Ability to review visual, dye penetrant, and x-ray discrepancies and disposition rework/repair instructions to resolve welding defects.

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.

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