Weld Process Engineer

Overview

Job Description

Salary range: $125k - $135k

Schedule:

7:00am - 3:30pm

• Develop, qualify, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) in accordance with standards
• Support welding and fabrication of materials including aluminum alloys, titanium, nickel-based superalloys, stainless steels, and specialty alloys
• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching to grow/enhance the employees’ skill set
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and customer-specific standards (e.g., AWS D17.1, AMS, NADCAP, AS9100)
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams for manual, automated, and robotic welding processes
• Analyze weld defects and nonconformances using root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Support qualification and oversight of special processes, including NADCAP audits and customer approvals
• Support new product introduction (NPI), prototype builds, and production ramp-up
• Work with Manager to identify, analyze and improve existing manufacturing processes to optimize performance, decrease costs, and/or improve quality in the department
• Develop and deliver training for welders, inspectors, and technicians on welding requirements
• Ensure PPE usage and verify employees are using proper PPE
• Occasional travel to suppliers, test labs, or customer facilities
• KPI data management for department, review data, and take action as needed

• Education: BS Engineering with a concentration in Welding preferred;
  High School/GED
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of welding experience in an aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environment; certified weld engineer or certified weld inspector; strong knowledge of aerospace welding processes (GTAW); experience with orbital welding; deep understanding of weld metallurgy, heat input control, distortion management, and residual stress; experience with aerospace standards such as AWS D17.1 and AS9100; ability to read and interpret aerospace engineering drawings, GD&T, and material specifications;
  
  strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
• Experience/knowledge of equipment, machines, tools, etc.: Extensive knowledge of welding equipment, including automatic orbital weld equipment; knowledge of welding all types of materials (Aluminum, Stainless steel, Titanium, and Inconel)
• Communication skills: Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of employees and lead Nadcap, customer and AS9100 audits involving weld and fabrication processes
• Mathematical skills: Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra and Fractions/Decimals
• Computer Skills: Proficient with CAD, Solid Works and Catia; ERP system navigation; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat

• Why Join Steico Industries, Inc.? Steico offers a competitive base salary, comprehensive benefits package, wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401k, paid vacation, flexible hours, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.
• Please apply directly through the Company website and meet the qualifications. Reasonable accommodation available upon request.
• Trade Compliance:
  Access to facilities is restricted under ITAR/EAR and U.S. export controls. Conditional offers may require screening and licensing assessment; eligible candidates will be contacted by our Trade Compliance department as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor