Austal USA
Weld Process Engineer II Additive Manufacturing - AAT
Danville, VA · Mid · Contract
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About the role
- The welding engineer's activities begin before production welding, continue through the production process and end with the review of a satisfactory weld.
- 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.
- TOOLS: - Personal computing and other electronic communication devices and software programs.
Responsibilities
- Support for shop floor fabrication operations, including preparations for upcoming work, troubleshooting of welding issues and resolution, and generation of process improvement ideas.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Welding Engineer II shall be capable of directing those operations associated with weldments and other types of applied joints that are completed in accordance with the appropriate contract documents, codes, and other standards to produce a satisfactory product.
- Develop and implement work instructions for part fit-up, tack, weld, and repair requirements.
- Perform visual weld inspections.
Requirements
- 7 years relevant welding engineer experience.
- Experience in a LEAN.
- Ability to work well with people at all levels.
- Ability to read key plans and specifications.
- 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.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft and AutoCAD).
- 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.
- Personal computing and other electronic communication devices and software programs. Basic hand tools, sanders, grinders, overhead cranes, forklift, applicable machinery components, etc.
Nice to have
- 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.
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector certification is preferred.
- 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.
Skills
- Full discretionary authority in auditing/correcting welding.
- Operations Manager
- Sr. Welding Process Engineer
- Other delegates as assigned
- Primary decision maker with respect to day-to-day weld audits.
- Provides input into manufacturing strategic plan.
- Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
- 18 years of age or older at time of application
- Able to provide proof of US Person Status.
- No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date.
- No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date.
Visa & Work Authorization
- The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
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