Welding Engineer – https://hcm.paycor.com/l/r/4C083A53

Key Activities

• Serve as Level B Welding Technologist for Class 1 railway vehicle welds in accordance with EN 15085.
• Obtain and maintain facility welding certification according to EN 15085.
• Provide technical oversight and approval for welding activities across the Salt Lake City facility.
• Review and approve welding-related drawings, specifications, designs, and processes.
• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Welding Procedure Qualification Records (WPQR) in accordance with ISO 3834.
• Define weld performance classes and ensure compliance with applicable welding standards and product requirements.
• Support training, qualification, and technical instruction for welding personnel.
• Assess welder/operator qualifications and support qualification planning.
• Care for and coordinate non-destructive testing (NDT) activities including VT, PT, MT, UT, and RT inspections.
• Review inspection and quality reports to ensure compliance and product integrity.
• Support evaluation and approval of subcontractors for welding fabrication activities.
• Aid in defining material requirements, inspections, testing standards, and welding equipment suitability.
• Identify, manage, and support selection of welding consumables.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams to support manufacturing objectives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, or GED is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in welding, including MIG and TIG welding processes.
• Welding qualification according to Doc. IAB-252/EWF-416: International Welding Technologist (IWT) or European Welding Technologist (EWT) preferred, alternatively International Welding Specialist (IWS) or European Welding Specialist (EWS) with comprehensive technical expertise.
• Aluminum welding experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aluminum alloys, particularly 5xxx and 6xxx series materials.
• Familiarity with EN 15085, ISO 3834, and railway welding standards.
• Working knowledge of 3D modeling software; CATIA V5 experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in an international working environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Fluent in English (both verbal and written). German is a plus!