Welding Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED/perm. resident

Job Title: Welding Engineer
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type : Contract to Hire
Pay Rate: $45-55/hr
Location: La Porte, IN
Schedule: Monday-Friday; Full-Time
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Job Summary:

The Welding Specialist / Weld Engineer is responsible for the development, control, and continuous improvement of weld repair and fabrication processes for superalloy castings within a state-of-the-art aerospace investment casting facility.

This role will support the production of jet engine components for leading aerospace customers and ensure all welding operations meet Class “A” quality requirements, customer specifications, and applicable industry standards. The position will provide hands-on technical expertise, train and certify TIG welders, improve welding processes and equipment, and support quality and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Train new production TIG welders in accordance with established procedures and quality requirements.

• Monitor workmanship, weld quality, and ongoing performance of production welders.

• Manage welder certification and biannual recertification programs.

• Plan, develop, and execute weld repairs on potentially scrap castings.

• Monitor weld quality yields and identify opportunities for process improvement.

• Develop and implement new welding techniques, processes, and equipment improvements for production applications.

• Provide technical support for TIG welding of superalloy castings.

• Maintain weld wire, weld cap, and related welding material controls and inventory.

• Maintain inventory of training and welder certification materials.

• Create, maintain, and update welding work instructions and process documentation.

• Maintain personal welder certification and remain current with applicable welding requirements.

• Support third-party reaccreditation audits, including preparation of documentation and personnel.

• Purchase materials and supplies required to support welding tools, equipment, and fixturing.

• Identify welding process risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to resolve welding-related issues.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to weld quality, productivity, cost, and process capability.

• Ensure welding processes and documentation comply with applicable customer, aerospace, and industry requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related welding discipline.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing or a similar production environment involving TIG welding.

• Minimum 2 years of experience training TIG welders.

• Hands-on experience TIG welding nickel, cobalt, stainless-steel, or other high-performance alloys.

• Strong understanding of TIG welding processes, techniques, and weld quality requirements.

• Ability to plan and execute weld repairs on complex castings.

• Ability to interpret technical documentation, welding procedures, and work instructions.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and maintaining high-quality standards.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• This position involves access to export-controlled items and employment is contingent upon the applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access.