Senior Welding Engineer

Senior Welding Engineer

12 Months Contract

Working Model: Fully remote prefers EST timezone candidate needs to support EST hours

Working Hours: 8am - 5pm possible after hours requirements (overtime) Monday - Friday possible weekend hours

Majority of work candidate will be interfacing with is in Canada can be done remotely in US.

Interview Process: Virtual with cameras on 1:1 1 round

Job Description Summary
As a Senior Welding Engineer you will develop design and process specifications create and mature design concepts provide procurement support and generate drawings and design documentation for welded products. As team leader you will both perform and delegate work provide technical oversight and oversee project scheduling and resource this role you will interface with Business Project Managers Mechanical Design Engineers Sourcing and Equipment Manufacturers and Engineering Leadership across the businesses.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Develop design and processes for welded components both in support of improvements to existing products and new products
Operatein a matrixedengineeringteamtoensurehighqualitydeliverables in accordance with customerrequirementsbusinessproceduresandregulatory agencyguidelines.
Perform metallurgical analysis of weldments based on familiarity with the physical and welding metallurgy of austenitic stainless steels.
Demonstrate familiarity or expertise with the following welding processes: GTAW and Resistance Welding
Have working knowledge of the following codes and standards: ASME BPVC Section III Division 1 Section IX and AWS A2.4 and A3.0
Assist engineers in weld joint design concepts and design for component producibility while maintainingfocusto assessing causalityandrisk.
Providetechnicalsupport through Sourcingforfabricatorassessment andinterfaces.
Troubleshoot welding issues; provide and support implementation of solutions
Prepareinventiondisclosurestoprotectthetechnologythatprovides a competitive advantageto thebusiness
Create schedules and work estimates for welding projects to meet business and customer needs
Lead the welding team by assigning resources obtaining and communicating updates escalating issues as well as performing the work to support a wide variety of business applications including existing plant services fuel and component manufacture and new plant design

RequiredQualifications
Bachelorsdegreein Welding Engineering orequivalentengineeringdisciplinefrom an accrediteduniversity orcollege.
Minimumof 8years ofexperience working inanengineeringenvironment.

Eligibility Requirements:
Thisroleisrestricted ( and otherprotectedindividualsunderthe Immigration and NaturalizationAct 8U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))due to access to willrequireproof ofstatusprior to employment.
GE will onlyemploythose who are legallyauthorizedto work inthe United Statesforthis offerofemploymentis conditioneduponthe successful completionof abackgroundinvestigationanddrug screen.

DesiredCharacteristics
Experienceanalyzingandsolving moderately complexdesignproblems
Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of mechanical processes
Ability to understand and communicate technical content to a wide variety of stakeholders: engineers project managers product managers as well as business and engineering leadership
Strong oraland written communicationskills including ademonstrated abilitytowrite organizedengineeringdocuments
Strong interpersonal andprovenleadershipskills
Knowledge ofGeometric Design &Tolerancingpractices
Familiar with the physical and welding metallurgy of carbon steels low alloy steels nickel alloys zirconium and aluminum alloys.
Familiarity with the following welding processes: GMAW FCAW SMAW and LBW
Knowledge ofthe following codes: ASME BPV Code Section III Division V Section VIII Div 1 and AWS D1.1 and D1.6.
Experience in the BWR or PWR industry preferred

Required Skills:

WELDING