Welding Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Competitive wages
• Generous paid time off
• Insurance includes medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Clean, modern, air-conditioned facility
• Safety focused culture
• Advancement opportunities

• Works closely with operations on the development of new weld repairs, as well as improvements to existing processes.
• Works closely with vendors to develop and procure improved weld processes
• Manages relationships and is the liaison with equipment vendors on procurement of new equipment and improvements on existing equipment
• Directs the planning, design, engineering, procurement, cost, scheduling, construction, commissioning and troubleshooting activities of multiple major projects by coordinating effort of various internal departments, project teams and outside consulting resources.
• Analyzes, develops and recommends methods to meet production requirements, improve economy and quality, and reduce turn-around-times for products and/or processes with supporting cost analysis.
• Prepares conceptual and detailed design of major engineering projects requiring mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and structural considerations. Prepares technical reports for internal use and for submission to local technical authorities including operation and preventative maintenance instructions for in-house designed systems.
• Manages approved project time lines.
• Provides technical and financial data for preparation of project justification and cost benefit analysis.
• Organizes and provides input into engineering projects and required resources (staff and financial), according to department and project requirements.
• Develops proposals and cost estimates; estimates project needs including equipment, materials and personnel; schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications; ensures facilities are in compliance with federal, municipal and provincial electrical, fire, building, health and safety codes.
• Reviews, evaluates and approves contracts for work to be performed by consultants and outside contractors; monitors budgets, approves plans and designs and resolves problems as they arise.
• Monitors all work in progress to ensure that quality and engineering standards are met and that designs are effective through the entire process; approves changes to designs or schedules as necessary. Produces periodic project status reports comparing actual to forecasted time-line.
• Acts as a liaison with internal and external customers, assuring satisfaction with progress and quality. 
• Participates in projects as a team member and/or team project leader.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Carries out special duties as assigned.

• 4 year Bachelor of Science degree in welding, aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing, materials, or industrial engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years experience with gas turbine engine component repair preferred but not required. 
• Strong background and knowledge of welding and nondestructive testing (NDT) of welds
• Knowledge of gas turbine engine maintenance, theory, and performance preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of welding of high temperature aviation grade materials including Inco 718, Titanium, and various other superalloys
• In-depth knowledge of weld inclusion cause/investigation and corrective action
• In depth Knowledge of weld applications
• Familiarity with weld machine manufactures and the ability to support Capital equipment purchases 
• Ability to read and interpret engine manual repair instructions, inspection criteria, and part blue prints.
• Strong technical writing skills, interpersonal communication skills, and proficient computer skills are a must.
• Ability to make quick decisions in a fast paced and high part volume environment.
• Working knowledge of precision measurement instruments and gauges.
• Must be a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident per ITAR regulations.

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