Welding Engineer

Senior Welding EngineerJoin the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Welding Engineer. The Senior Welding Engineer will drive excellence in welding processes, quality assurance, and system design. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects that require advanced mechanical knowledge, innovative problem-solving skills, and a passion for engineering. The Welding Engineer will lead efforts to ensure design compliance with industry standards (including ASME) and support manufacturing operations with technical expertise.You will evaluate product and workmanship requirements and review designs and engineering specifications while ensuring on-time delivery of our metal fabricated products. Each pressure vessel that we build will have its own mechanical and quality requirements, and you will ensure that each particular set of weld requirements is adhered to during product design and engineering lab modifications.This position includes hands-on weld repair and modification work of prototypes for required engineering lab weld modifications to support product development testing. Required to pass periodic welding tests and qualifications in compliance with qualification procedures.Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!Location: Staunton, VA (On-site)Your Responsibilities:Maintain full compliance with ASME Section IX, including material traceability and all welding related documentation requirementsPerform weld sizing calculations for new or modified designsWrite, review and monitor welding procedures and ASME/AWS code requirements to ensure alignment with company, customer, and regulatory specificationsOperate all welding equipment and create/read/interpret drawings, WPSs, and PQRs.Demonstrate working knowledge of PT, MT, UT, and RT methodsPerform RT quality pipe welds and UT quality nozzle welds in all positions (including 6G) and applicable UT/RT weld repairs to ASME requirementsPrepare, maintain, and audit ASME quality records for both fabricated equipment and welding personnel, including WPS, PQR, welder qualifications, and continuity recordsPerform visual and mechanical inspections in accordance with engineering drawings and specificationsWork closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, vendors, and office staff to resolve quality issues and support smooth production flowApply engineering expertise to analyze process efficiency, troubleshoot defects, and drive cost saving improvementsEnsure compliance with company safety programs and champion company quality objectivesCoordinate daily with department leads (Drafting, Processing, Pressure Vessel Welding, Pressure Piping, Structural Welding, etc.) to support project milestonesComplete and participate in the creation and review of deviations and ECOs as neededYour Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; OR significant equivalent experience in welding, fabrication, machining, or manufacturing3+ years of experience with quality systems, audits, procedures, and NDE/NDT methods3+ years of experience with hands on welding5+ years of experience in fabrication and/or manufacturing environmentsStrong working knowledge of ASME BPVC Section IX and AWS codesKnowledgeable in ASME inspection processes (incoming inspection, material certification, marking, and in process inspection)Solid understanding of metallurgy, heat treatment, and welding processesAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, including weld symbols and finish calloutsAbility to work with Authorized ASME Inspectors and present documentation for review and approvalStrong communication skills with the ability to present information and address questions from managers, departments, and customersProficiency with ERP and PLM systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint)Preferred Qualifications:Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy industrial fabrication, with heavy emphasis in welding processes and quality controlMinimum 5 years of experience with ASME BPVC Section VIII Div 1 pressure vesselsPressure Fabrications (ASME BVPC U, UM, R stamps/Pipe B31.3, B31.8, API 1104/Mechanical Fabrications)Knowledgeable in FEA Processes and ANSYSPractical ANSYS experience manipulating, modeling, and analyzing complex 3-D assembliesExperience with optimization and DOE methodsYour Benefits:Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance401K retirement plan with employer matchPaid time off and company-paid holidaysPaid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local lawTuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous serviceWork visa sponsorship is not available for this position.The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,400 - $147,400 + 10% bonus in Virginia. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.