Principal Welding Manufacturing Engineer
About the role
Become a Welding Manufacturing Engineer at BAE Systems, a leading innovator in defense products and services. Join a dynamic team in Louisville and help shape the future of defense technology.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement cutting-edge processes for fabrication, testing, and weld integrity to deliver high-quality products to our customers.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple teams to drive operational excellence and innovation.
- Analyze NDT inspection reports and data to identify root causes and develop effective repair plans.
- Research and recommend state-of-the-art weld equipment and automation solutions to eliminate defects and enhance consistency.
- Conduct in-depth weld engineering analysis of materials and procedures to qualify weld procedures and performance.
- Leverage your expertise in metallurgy, material weldability, welding robotics, and programming to improve existing processes and create new ones.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Weld Engineering, Weld Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, or related discipline and 6 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Excellent understanding of welding specifications such as AWS, ASME, or NAVSEA.
- Experience with welding processes such as SAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW.
- Strong technical skills in Weld Engineering with ability to analyze and resolve complex engineering challenges.
- Working knowledge of NDT inspection techniques, processes, and interpretation of results.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred
- Certification with AWS as a CWI or NDT Level II or III certification.
- Experience in heavy fabrication, manufacturing, and capital project implementation.
- Familiarity with NAVSEA T9074-AD-GIB-010/1688 and NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 requirements.
- Experience with digital introduction on equipment for weld parameter tracking and automation.
- Previous experience with automation such as cobots or articulating robots.
- Experience reviewing supplier capability and suitability to provide acceptable product and comply with government specifications.
- Experience addressing non-conformances and assisting in Root Cause and Corrective Action activities.
- Proven ability to develop and implement detailed work documentation, such as routings and work instructions, that enable weld personnel to execute welding tasks with precision and accuracy.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107,359 - $182,510. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health savings accounts.
- A 401(k) savings plan.
- Disability coverage.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Legal plan.
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Recognition program.
- Other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale.