Welding Engineer (Job ID 1559)

• Work closely with the Planning and Estimating Groups to assure availability of approved WPSs/PQRs and if not available the timeframe the WPS/PQR needs to be qualified for the work. Identify and address potential welding process issues early.
• Track all approved PQRs and WPSs and coordinate with customers for approval.
• Strive to optimize weld quality and process controls to meet all NDE/NDT requirements with minimal rework and avoid additional manufacturing costs.
• Create methods and mechanisms of continuous improvement in the specification procurement build programming and installation of welding automation (where feasible).
• Work with weld school welders trainees apprentices and production supervision to develop and maintain a qualified welding workforce capable of meeting shipyard industrial and customer requirements.
• Provide direct instruction and coaching in welding techniques equipment setup weld quality process control and safe work practices across multiple welding processes including but not limited to FCAW GMAW GMAW-P SMAW GTAW SAW mechanized and automated welding applications.
• Demonstrate proper welding techniques in multiple positions while reinforcing compliance with applicable welding procedures safety requirements and quality standards.
• Assist in testing and training activities within the weld test center.
• Support Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) testing activities as needed through weld preparation welding inspection coordination testing support and documentation management.
• Support welder qualification testing workmanship evaluations and practical skill demonstrations for both current employees and prospective candidates.
• Review welding operator qualifications as needed.
• Work with the Welding Program Manager to ensure a successful welding program.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

• BS Degree in Engineering preferably weld engineering with a minimum of 5 years of direct welding engineering experience (Welding Engineer) or 10 years of direct welding engineering experience (Senior Welding Engineer). Or AS Degree in Engineering or Welding Technology with a minimum of 10 years of direct welding engineering experience (Welding Engineer).
• Strong attention to detail while performing job functions.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes including but not limited to SMAW SAW GTAW GMAW GMAW-P FCAW Automation and Mechanized.
• Strong knowledge of and ability to read understand and interpret NAVSEA ABS ASME ASIC AWS ASTM ANSI and other codes and standards (including).
• Strong technical knowledge of welding metallurgy heat treating and material specifications to support fabrication operations.
• Ability to develop weld procedures per S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 utilizing NAVWELD with a minimum of 2 years of development experience for FCAW SMAW GTAW and SAW processes.
• Ability to transfer knowledge and skills to all welders regardless of their capabilities.
• Knowledge of selection and application of welding consumables and equipment for various material combinations.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written with customers vendors co-workers and management.

• Prefer welding engineer experience in a shipyard environment with a strong emphasis on new construction.
• Prefer having a welding certification.
• Prefer NDT Visual Inspection Level II qualification.
• Prefer active AWS CWI.
• Prefer ASNT certifications.

• Occasional Travel; 10% or less.

• Must be able to access Government facilities and be DBIDS eligible.
• Position requires US Citizenship.

• Sit Stand Walk Bend Squat Climb Reach Push and Pull Stoop Crawl Kneel Balance Lift and Carry various objects and equipment.
• General shipyard/industrial environment. Work is has physical demands that require frequent movement up to 65% of the time.
• Lighting and temperature are adequate and there is minimal exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise dust etc. Hear talk and smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work is generally performed within an office environment with standard office equipment available but also requires safe navigation and regular partnership with operations teams within shipyard/industrial environments.
• A considerable amount of time is spent operating a personal computer.
• Must be able to climb up and down stairs and spend time moving throughout the facility and onboard marine vessels.

Required Experience:

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