Weld Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and document weld processes, including root cause analysis of deviations from critical process specifications to resolve weld-related issues.
• Educate and train workers on proper procedures and processes, including creating and updating work instructions and training materials.
• Monitor welding performance (rework/yield) to ensure targets are met.
• Use established process management tools, control plans, and CPK monitoring to improve process outcomes.
• Develop best practices for production quality, reliability, and capacity.
• Create and implement improved preventative maintenance programs to enhance current processes.
• Support welding processes to maintain NADCAP certifications.
• Lead weld process development, including trials, documentation (work instructions, weld specifications, qualification records), and process qualifications.

• Familiarity with GTAW for both rework/repair of existing parts and welding new aluminum and stainless steel parts.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work process instructions.
• Working knowledge of GTAW welding processes, particularly in aerospace components.
• Knowledge of commercial welding specifications, particularly AWS D17.1 (Specification for Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications).
• Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and assist, educate, and train others.
• Functional knowledge of NDT processes (penetrant, radiography, magnetic particle, and/or ultrasonic testing).
• Ability to use hand tools and inspection gauges.
• Consistent compliance with safety and health regulations, including respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs, if applicable.
• Must meet FAA requirements for a “safety-sensitive” position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent years of pertinent experience.
• Due to our role as a key supplier to the U.S. defense industry, all employees must be authorized to work in the U.S. permanently.

• 5 + years’ experience with GTAW and metallurgical lab experience in a manufacturing environment.
• GTAW of stainless steel and aluminum, preferably heat exchangers or similar product with varying detail part thicknesses.
• Tool design experience for weld fixtures.
• Certified Weld Inspector
• Experience with WPS’s and PQR’s.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability and life insurance
• Incentives and performance-based rewards
• Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license. A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee.

All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.