Weld Process Engineer

Overview

Company:
Steico Industries, a Senior Plc company. STEICO manufactures precision tube and duct assemblies for major airframe manufacturers and works with aluminum, steel, titanium, and other alloys. Certifications include NADCAP, AS9100, and ISO
14001. Senior is a FTSE UK based international manufacturing Group with 26 operations in 12 countries, serving aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets.

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.
• Collaborate with management to identify, analyze, and improve existing manufacturing processes to optimize performance, reduce costs, and improve quality in the department.
• Develop and deliver training for welders, inspectors, and technicians on welding requirements.
• Ensure PPE usage and enforce proper PPE for employees.
• 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); ability to utilize all test equipment and measuring gauges.
• Communication skills: Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of employees and lead Nadcap, customer and AS9100 audits involving the weld and fabrication processes.
• Mathematical skills: Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra and Fractions/Decimals.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Experienced with CAD, Solid Works and Catia; ERP system navigation; proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.

Why Join Steico Industries, Inc.? Joining Steico Industries, Inc., a company of Senior Plc, means a rewarding career with a collaborative team, plus a competitive compensation package including market-led base salary, comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, matching 401k, paid vacation, flexible hours, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.

Please apply only through our Company website and meet the qualifications. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, contact Steico Industries at . Prior to an offer of employment, applicant employment references may be requested.

Trade Compliance:
Access to facilities is restricted under ITAR/EAR to U.S. Persons and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants may be asked to provide information to determine compliance. A licensing assessment form may be requested to determine export control eligibility. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.