Welding Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

General Job Summary:

• Develops welding techniques, procedures, and application of welding equipment to problems involving fabrication of metals, utilizing knowledge of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metals and metal alloys, and engineering principles: Conducts research and development investigations to develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures, improve existing or develop new welding equipment, develop new or modify current welding methods, techniques, and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Develop weld profiles and processes that are appropriate for the materials and application of the product.
• Design fixtures required for welding and fabrication using Solidworks models and drawings.
• Develops and monitors processes to meet ASME Codes including analyzing weld coupons and creating reports. CWI certification preferred.
• Write and maintain Welding Procedure Standards (WPS) for general and specific welding applications.
• Direct and coordinate technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure workers' compliance with established welding procedures, restrictions, and standards; in testing welds for conformance with code requirements; or testing welding personnel for certification.
• Proficient in implementing MIG, TIG and Resistance Welding processes, and is familiar with welding equipment and consumables used in production welding.
• The Welding Engineer is responsible for supporting and troubleshooting welding manufacturing processes, optimizing production capabilities and driving welding improvements.
• Observe and monitor weld processes for conformance to established WPS as Welding Coordinator
• Is authorized to interrupt any welding process found out of compliance with established WPS.
• Will immediately inform the area supervisor of the non-conformance and production interruption.
• Production will resume after the Welding Coordinator approves the corrected process.
• Possess a general knowledge of Metal fabrication processes, techniques, and engineering including but not limited to CNC blanking, press brakes, stamping, machining, and finishing processes.
• Collaborate and communicate across cross functional departments while applying knowledge and experience to innovate and improve welding processes used to manufacture products.
• Explore new welding technologies that can be applied to improve Productivity and Quality and facilitate entry into new markets or provides a competitive advantage.
• Apply problem-solving skills with an analytical approach and attention to detail. Directs data collection for analysis of weld processes.
• Promote and adopt the continuous improvement culture by focusing on problem solving to drive improvements in the organization’s safety, quality, operational performance, customer satisfaction, and overall financial health of the company.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Education

Associate’s degree (A.A.)

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) preferred

or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

3-5 years metal fabrication experience

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, Design software, and CAD software including: solidworks, Autocad, ProE and others.

Other Requirements:

• Good communication skills with the ability to develop reports and verbally communicate with different
• levels inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently independently, cross functionally, or part of a team.
• Ability to be effective working with shop floor employees and to adjust work schedule at times if needed.
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments and changing priorities.
• Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Experience with MRP software, PLEX preferred

Language Skills:

High Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:

High Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Very High Skills: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the Associate is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, maneuver through the office and factory, talk or hear, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform within the described work environment.

While performing the duties of this job the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.