Weld Process Engineer II Additive Manufacturing - AAT

Authorities / Responsibilities

• Selecting welding methods, developing welding parameters and qualifications.
• Preparation, review, approval and release of written welding procedures in accordance with specifications and weld procedure qualifications.
• Preparation of customer submittals to transmit information and plans, gain approvals, and authorize repairs when required.
• Support for shop floor fabrication operations, including preparations for upcoming work, troubleshooting of welding issues and resolution, and generation of process improvement ideas.
• Process efficiency studies to reduce schedule and cost.
• Qualification, documentation, and maintenance of welding procedures.
• Identification, design/procurement, and implementation of welding equipment and/or tool needs.
• Review of quote packages in support of estimates for qualification manufacturing feasibility, and technical input as needed.
• Evaluation and making recommendations regarding current and new weld assembly processing, tooling, and equipment for possible application to Austal USA processes.
• Develop and implement work instructions for part fit-up, tack, weld, and repair requirements.
• Recommend design changes to improve quality, reliability, and productivity of welding processes.
• Develop and implement documents and procedures for validation of welding equipment and processes to meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding new equipment, techniques and materials in welding field for possible application to Austal USA process.
• Responsible for weld sequencing to control distortion.
• Understanding of heat treatment applications.
• Additive manufacturing group focused on parameter development.
• Troubleshoot production welding issues related to welding defects.
• Subject matter expert for all welding processes performed.
• Perform visual weld inspections.

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or Welding Engineering Technology is required.
• ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or Welding Engineering Technology is preferred.
• 7 years relevant welding engineer experience.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector certification is preferred.
• Experience in a LEAN.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft and AutoCAD).
• Ability to work well with people at all levels.
• Ability to read key plans and specifications.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Enjoys a “hands on” management environment.
• Theoretical understanding of the gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, shielded metal arc, submerged arc, and stud welding processes.
• Additional knowledge of other processes is also preferred.
• Theoretical understanding of the welding of ferrous and non-ferrous base metals.
• This understanding includes but is not limited to what can occur during welding and the proper selection of filler metals.
• Theoretical understanding of nondestructive testing methods for welds.