Welding Engineer 504050 Jobs

Accepting and managing welder qualifications in accordance with ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, and company specifications

Performing other assigned duties as determined by the Engineering Branch Manager.

Individual must meet nuclear requirements for Unescorted Plant Access.

The ability to obtain an AWS-CWI Certification within two years

Shall have at least five years of related engineering experience.

Working knowledge of ASME Section IX and AWS D1.1 welding codes.

Applies technical engineering skillset to analyze process efficiency, troubleshoot defects, perform quality control functions, and drive cost savings

Writes weld qualification reports, weld procedure specifications, and work instructions

Four (4) or more years of applied experience in engineering or related technical activities

Relevant experience performing welding engineering or similar metal product processing; generally, 4 years minimum desired

Research and development experience in welding processes and/or welding metallurgy

Experience using and developing weld procedures for LBW, GTAW, and/or Furnace

BS Degree in Engineering; Welding Engineering preferred, Welding Engineering Technology or Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical, with experience related to welding acceptable.

Industrial experience in Engineering, related to welding fabrication a plus.

Working knowledge of applicable design Codes and Standards (AWS, ASME, API, ANSI, etc.)

Working knowledge with most Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Adobe, etc)

Interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written, in the English language

Manage interfaces with customers, Engineering, and Inspection personnel as well as shop employees.

Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results

Interacts with management and senior customer personnel on matters requiring coordination across organizational guidelines

Specifies functional requirements, reviewing designs, and debugging/qualifying new high volume assembly/test equipment or tooling

Transferring knowledge to make site personnel

Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation

Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Manage installation, qualification and ramp-up of manufacturing equipment including but not limited to laser welding systems.

BS/MS/PhD Degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering or 3+ years relevant experience

Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software

Experience working with different laser welding tools , materials and vision systems

Strong hands-on experience with high-volume and pilot manufacturing

Develop laser weld processes and qualify them using statistically valid data sets and workflow

BS, MS in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or equivalent experience

Minimum three (3) years of experience automotive manufacturing

Prefer to have experience with match metal and dimensional issues

Computing skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD, CATIA, 3DX

Good verbal and written communication skills

Hands-on experience with robot operations/programming (Fanuc and Kuka)

Evaluate and record results of welder qualification tests.

Manage Quality Control and Inspection personnel and their activities.

Must have excellent computer skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.

Preferred to be a Certified Welding Inspector CWI or equivalent certification may apply.

5+ years of experience in welding engineering

Experience designing fixtures, and or tools needed in developing manufacturing processes.

Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

To perform this job proficiently a working knowledge of project management, machine automation design, programmable logic controllers and engineering software.

Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.

Direct the engineering department in the absence of the Engineer Manager.

Four-year technical degree is required and 10 plus years of applicable work related experience.

Evaluate and record results of welder qualification tests.

Work in conjunction with the Purchasing Manager to produce and maintain an Approved Suppliers List for products and services for distribution.

Manage Quality Control and Inspection personnel and their activities.

Must have excellent computer skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.

Preferred to be a Certified Welding Inspector CWI or equivalent certification may apply.

5+ years of experience in welding engineering

Apply knowledge of welding processes, procedures, equipment, and evaluation techniques to deliver weld quality objectives.

Develop weld control plans and enforce requirements.

Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Experience using 3D Software (CAD, SolidWorks, etc.).

3+ years' experience in a high-volume industrial manufacturing environment.

Automotive industry experience and vehicle body assembly experience is a plus.

Set up welding qualification test campaigns and interpret mechanical testing and NDE results

5+ years of experience with hands-on fabrication, manufacturing, or testing experience of welded assemblies

Hands on welding experience of stainless steel, nickel-based, titanium, copper, and aluminum alloys

Experience with brazing, joining, and metallographic interpretation

Robot programming experience for automated welding solutions

Tooling design experience for welded assemblies to reduce part distortion and improve part consistency

Experience with the joining requirements and validation of joints for electromechanical sub-assemblies (sensors, transmitters, power supplies, controllers, etc).

The ability to implement and validate Weld Quality Management Systems and Weld Audit Procedures for both fusion and solid-state welds

Experience with hybrid joining processes and fastening systems that utilize plastic deformation, such as flow drill screws and self-piercing rivets.

Familiarity with primary automotive structures with critical weld quality requirements, such as Body, Interior and Chassis assemblies.

Experience with computational analysis of welds, the generation of static and dynamic test data and support of CAE teams.

10+ years of experience as a welding engineer in a manufacturing environment

Budget management and cost control experience

Broad knowledge and experience in welding processes and weld tooling with proven successful application

Experience working with Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP)

Prior experience in RFQ preparation and tooling specification development

Solid written and oral communication skills

Experience in successfully applying the principles of Weld Design For Manufacturing

Manage substantial portions of project work and day-to-day shop support with little to no supervision

Minimum 5 years of Engineering experience in related field

Strong Understanding / Experience in Aluminum Welding process / quality

Excellent organizational skills as well as written and oral communication skills

Possess and apply strong problem-solving skills with an analytical approach and attention to detail

Possess and apply a broad knowledge of engineering and scientific principles, practices and procedures

Create and maintain weld qualification reports, procedure specifications, and work instructions.

Bachelor's degree in Welding, Metallurgical, Materials Science, Mechanical, or Mechanical/Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program, or relevant technical work experience.

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in welding engineering or a similar field.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication abilities, both technical and non-technical.

Analyze welding processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

Knowledge and understanding of applicable ASME & PED code requirements

Develop and maintain welding and fabrication processes, documentation, and certification/training for factory

Conduct cost / benefit analysis for changes to processes and/or equipment

Minimum of 2 years of experience in welding process development

Ability to manage priorities and achieve results

Prior exposure to and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

Experience in quality control related activities and the ability to obtain internal auditor certification

Good verbal and written communication skills to clearly communicate project quality requirements and findings to customers, suppliers and within TEi

Computer experience with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio or equivalent process flow software

Knowledge and experience in technical writing

Review project specific customer specification and identify welding requirements and materials of construction.

Document review for inclusion of special customer requirements into the Manufacturing and Inspection Test Plan (MITP).

Troubleshoot and recover processes by PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and implement changes/improvements

Either a BS with 5+ years’ relevant experience or an MS in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent.

2 or more years of experience in a production environment and/or proven manufacturing development track record.

Laser Welding experience a plus

Drive root cause analysis through process and equipment expertise, derive & execute DOE’s accordingly, correlate with upstream/downstream processes

Ensure manufacturing lines meet uptime, availability and reliability metrics – OEE, cycle time, quality and first time through.

Specify, configure, and operate equipment to test remote laser welding.

Manage the design and build of fixturing necessary for laboratory testing.

Develop joining processes to meet product performance requirements.

Manage design, construction and installation of new laser joining systems in assembly plant or metal center.

Knowledge of sheet metal welding and joining processes

Strong interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally.

Set up welding qualification test campaigns and interpret mechanical testing and NDE results

Hands-on fabrication, manufacturing, or testing experience of welded assemblies

Hands on welding experience of stainless steel, nickel-based, titanium, copper, and aluminum alloys

Experience with brazing, joining, and metallographic interpretation

Robot programming experience for automated welding solutions

Tooling design experience for welded assemblies to reduce part distortion and improve part consistency