Senior Weld Engineer — Navy‑Grade Welding & Ownership Culture

• Pay or shift range: $88,970 USD to $111,213 USD
  
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

ABOUT CIRCOR

Join a Team That Powers the Mission-Critical.

At CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense, we don’t just build pumps and valves—we engineer the heartbeat of the world’s most advanced naval fleets. From our historic Warren, MA facility—home to the legacies of Warren Pumps and Portland Valve - we design and manufacture high-performance fluid control systems that protect those who protect us.

We are building precision technology that operates in the harshest environments on earth—on submarines deep below the surface, on ships safeguarding freedom at sea, and in missions where failure is not an option. By joining the CIRCOR team, you will be contributing to safeguarding people, vessels, and missions around the world.

We’re a global team of over 3,100 people across 100+ countries, united by a single purpose: to keep the world safe, moving, and resilient. As our mission expands, so does our need for exceptional talent and we are looking for driven individuals to grow with us.

At CIRCOR, your expertise fuels something bigger. Every idea you share and every detail you craft contributes to the safety and success of those who serve. We offer more than a job – we offer a career driven by purpose, powered by innovation, and supported by a team that stands behind you.

Because here, you don’t just make products. You make a difference.

SENIOR WELD ENGINEER

Position Summary

The individual will oversee and drive all weld department process improvement initiatives through to completion, assist production in achieving a smooth and efficient flow of product through the weld shop, and identify new areas for process improvement. Additionally, you will identify the root cause of weld defects to generate appropriate corrective action. You will also be responsible for maintaining existing procedure and performance qualifications to Navy standards, assisting quality with welding related audit activities and working with Sales on job estimation.

You will provide technical review of contracts for Weld procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, check and correct weld process instructions & records
• Serve as a single point contact for all technical questions regarding welding from welders and production personnel
• Oversee and drive new welding procedure qualifications from initial design through performance, testing, documentation & submittal
• Assist Quality with Maintenance of Welder Performance Qualifications
• Assist Quality with internal & external welding audits
• Generate weld time & material estimates for complex welding jobs
• Implement process improvements for existing work
• Develop novel welding processes for improving quality / efficiency
• Design & build tooling / work aids as necessary for process improvement

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Good knowledge and understanding of Sciences and basics of welding
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Previous welding experience in the Military or Nuclear industries
• Familiarity with Military Welding Codes (MIL-STD/Tech-Pub 248/278/1688)
• Familiarity with SMAW, GTAW, & GMAW weld processes
• Experience with welding of Ni and Cu-base alloys is a plus
• Proficient with MS Office applications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 4-year degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering with a Focus on Welding, or Metallurgy
• 5+ years of Industry experience

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COMPANY BACKGROUND

CIRCOR International is one of the world’s leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for…