Welding Engineer I/II

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for the application of all major welding processes (GMAW, SMAW, SAW, and GTAW)
• Write technical dispositions in support of Engineering Reports, Change Notices, Welding Engineering Instructions, Major Technical Submittals, UNSATs/TIRs, Etc.
• Maintain procedural and specification compliance oversight for submarine structural documents (NAVSEA specifications, EB standard procedures, and design drawings)
• Conduct on-job structural welding, fit-up, pre-heat, and etc. audits to ensure procedural compliance in various work centers at QP
• Perform root cause analyses and evaluate problem resolution strategies for a wide variety of issues as required
• Coordinate with functional area leads to identify opportunities for process improvement and/or alternate weld process
• Support upper management performance tracking goals by maintaining D341 cognizant data inputs and reports
• Provide technical support to welding robotic installations as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgy/Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering
• 0-5 years of experience in an industrial welding environment, shipbuilding, or other heavy fabrication
• Experience with technical writing (procedures, reports, briefings, memos, other submittals)
• Advanced degree in Welding Engineering or Metallurgy/Materials Engineering (preferred)
• Hands-on experience working with all major welding processes
• Problem resolution and global issue bounding experience
• History working with SUPSHIP and/or other on-site NAVY representative organizations
• Familiarity with quality audits and surveillances
• Must be able to read and interpret company policies and procedures
• Advanced computer skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project, and PowerPoint (or equivalent)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Works effectively individually and in teams

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Color Vision
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Light Lifting
• Middle Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Stooping
• Twisting

Environmental Attributes

• Cold
• Dusty
• Fumes
• Hot
• Inside