Principal Activities
• Create, check and correct weld process instructions & records.
• Serve as a single point contact for all technical questions regarding welding from welders and production personnel.
• Write new & update existing WPS, PQR & WPQ documents.
• Oversee and drive new welding procedure qualifications from initial design through performance, testing, documentation & submittal.
• Assist Quality with Maintenance of Welder Performance Qualifications.
• Assist Quality with internal & external welding audits.
• Generate weld time & material estimates for complex welding jobs.
• Implement process improvements for existing work.
• Develop novel welding processes for improving quality / efficiency.
• Design & build tooling / work aids as necessary for process improvement.

Requirements

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge Skills & Abilities
• Good knowledge and understanding of Sciences and basics of welding.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Previous welding experience in the Military or Nuclear industries.
• Familiarity with Military Welding Codes (MIL-STD/Tech-Pub 248/278/1688).
• Familiarity with SMAW, GTAW, & GMAW weld processes.
• Experience with welding of Ni and Cu-base alloys is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.

Education & Experience
• 4-year degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering with a Focus on Welding, or Metallurgy.
• 5+ years of Industry experience.

Other
• Must be a US Citizen to meet US Defense requirements.