Sr Advanced Welding Engineer

Provides engineering support of highly technical and advanced manufacturing processes typically requiring specialized qualifications, knowledge and/or skill. Performs project management and design, development, evaluation, and quality control functions on highly complex engineering projects, regularly offering innovative solutions to significant technical problems. Applies mathematical, physical science, and advanced engineering technologies in accomplishing engineering objectives. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments. Recognized authority within area of expertise with wide versatility of experience and capability. Works under general administrative direction occasionally with some latitude for unreviewed actions or decisions

• Performs Welding Engineering duties to support daily welding operations
• Applies technical engineering skillset to analyze process efficiency, troubleshoot defects, perform quality control functions, and drive cost savings
• Evaluates, applies and develops complex welding specifications in cooperation with the customer
• Develops robust and repeatable joining procedures for high precision components using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Electron Beam Welding (EBW), Laser Beam Welding (LBW), Resistance Welding, and Vacuum Furnace Brazing
• Presents technical reports and communicates technical directly to customer subject matter experts
• Writes weld qualification reports, weld procedure specifications, and work instructions
• Lead process center as Subject Matter Expert, in addition to outlining growth and process improvements projects

• US citizenship in order to obtain and maintain US Dept of Energy ""Q"" level security clearance
• Six (6) or more years of progressive, applied experience in engineering roles in a technical or manufacturing environment
• Bachelor of Science degree in Welding Engineering, or Welding Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program

• Graduate Degree (Masters degree or PhD) in Welding, Metallurgical or Materials Engineering or other equivalent field from an ABET accredited program/university
• Undergraduate Degree in Welding, Welding Technology, Metallurgical or Materials Engineering from an ABET accredited program/university
• Relevant experience performing welding engineering or similar metal product processing; generally 4 or more years desired
• Research and development experience in welding processes and/or welding metallurgy
• Technical understanding of stainless-steel welding metallurgy
• Experience using and developing weld procedures for EBW, LBW, GTAW, Resistance Welding, and/or Furnace Processes
• Strong desire to drive advancements in welding technology and processes
• Ability to quickly adapt to new processes and materials
• Demonstrated ability to create and edit complex engineering and process equipment software

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