Welding & Brazing Engineer

Jacksonville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

Unison a GE Aerospace company is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls accessories and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers Unison designs manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.

As a Welding and Brazing Engineer you will drive robust joining processes that meet the highest standards of safety quality delivery and cost across aerospace components and assemblies. You will own process development and qualification troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues and partner closely with design manufacturing and supplier teams to enable reliable scalable execution with strong technical rigor and continuous improvement.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead welding and brazing process development qualification and continuous improvement for aerospace hardware
Create and maintain process specifications procedures and work instructions; ensure compliance to applicable standards (e.g. AWS ASME NADCAP)
Plan and execute PQR/WPQ brazing procedure qualifications and special process audits; support NADCAP readiness and corrective actions
Analyze non-conformances; lead root cause and corrective action (5-Why Fishbone PFMEA) to prevent recurrence
Partner with design engineering on DFM/DFA for welded/brazed assemblies; define critical characteristics and acceptance criteria
Develop and optimize parameters for GTAW/TIG MIG/GMAW resistance spot laser welding vacuum/inert-atmosphere brazing and related processes
Select and qualify filler metals fluxes fixtures and consumables; manage heat-treat and post-weld processes (PWHT stress relief)
Implement statistical process control and capability studies; maintain process health dashboards and metrics
Support supplier development and on-site technical reviews; resolve supplier quality issues and drive standard work
Ensure rigorous adherence to EHS policies and special process controls to protect people product and compliance

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Welding Engineering Materials/Metallurgy or Mechanical Engineering (or high school diploma/GED and 7 years of welding and/or brazing experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace defense energy or automotive))
Minimum 3 years of hands-on welding and/or brazing experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace defense energy or automotive)

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with at least two of: GTAW/TIG laser welding resistance welding vacuum/inert brazing induction brazing
Demonstrated experience with procedure development qualification records and operator qualifications
Working knowledge of AWS D17.1/D17.2 and NADCAP special process requirements
Experience with metallography NDT (PT/MT/RT/UT/ET) and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T
Data-driven problem solving using SPC process capability
Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration
Aerospace materials experience (nickel superalloys titanium stainless steels aluminum) and high-temperature brazing alloys
Hands-on fixture design thermal cycle development and vacuum furnace operation
Prior supplier development and NADCAP audit preparation experience
Certifications: CWI/CWE AWS D17.1 endorsement or equivalent

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident U.S. Citizen have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e. a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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Job Description SummaryUnison a GE Aerospace company is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls accessories and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers Unison designs manufactur...

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead welding and brazing process development qualification and continuous improvement for aerospace hardware
Create and maintain process specifications procedures and work instructions; ensure compliance to applicable standards (e.g. AWS ASME NADCAP)
Plan and execute PQR/WPQ brazing procedure qualifications and special process audits; support NADCAP readiness and corrective actions
Analyze non-conformances; lead root cause and corrective action (5-Why Fishbone PFMEA) to prevent recurrence
Partner with design engineering on DFM/DFA for welded/brazed assemblies; define critical characteristics and acceptance criteria
Develop and optimize parameters for GTAW/TIG MIG/GMAW resistance spot laser welding vacuum/inert-atmosphere brazing and related processes
Select and qualify filler metals fluxes fixtures and consumables; manage heat-treat and post-weld processes (PWHT stress relief)
Implement statistical process control and capability studies; maintain process health dashboards and metrics
Support supplier development and on-site technical reviews; resolve supplier quality issues and drive standard work
Ensure rigorous adherence to EHS policies and special process controls to protect people product and compliance

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Welding Engineering Materials/Metallurgy or Mechanical Engineering (or high school diploma/GED and 7 years of welding and/or brazing experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace defense energy or automotive))
Minimum 3 years of hands-on welding and/or brazing experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace defense energy or automotive)

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with at least two of: GTAW/TIG laser welding resistance welding vacuum/inert brazing induction brazing
Demonstrated experience with procedure development qualification records and operator qualifications
Working knowledge of AWS D17.1/D17.2 and NADCAP special process requirements
Experience with metallography NDT (PT/MT/RT/UT/ET) and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T
Data-driven problem solving using SPC process capability
Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration
Aerospace materials experience (nickel superalloys titanium stainless steels aluminum) and high-temperature brazing alloys
Hands-on fixture design thermal cycle development and vacuum furnace operation
Prior supplier development and NADCAP audit preparation experience
Certifications: CWI/CWE AWS D17.1 endorsement or equivalent