Welding Engineer

Position Summary:

Welding Engineer in manufacturing uses expertise on a variety of complex manufacturing issues to increase the capabilities to produce heat exchangers and oil coolers for aerospace. Designs, improves, and installs integrated systems in the introduction of new products to the manufacturing environment.  Directly impacts all aspects of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and innovation, as well as the sustaining and growth efforts of operations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and approve welding techniques, procedures, and applications of associated equipment in the manufacturing process.  Primarily TIG aluminum welding with some stainless.
• Monitor and troubleshoot weld and support process yield improvement efforts.
• Prepare and evaluate metallurgical samples to validate the process for production implementation.
• Provide technical guidance related to welding and metallurgy to design, manufacturing, and quality engineers as well as manufacturing floor associates and supervisors.
• Work with the Quality team to create and coordinate testing activities and reporting requirements. Resolve part issues not to specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise on welding related issues to the Manufacturing Engineering team.
• Work with Engineering and Operations to develop and test new welding methods, processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of AMSE (American Welding Society) standards, PS387 weld inspection standards, and NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program).
• Collaborate with Product Engineers in the design and development of new products.
• Work with Manufacturing and Engineering to determine potential applications for welding for future technology savings to meet customer requirements.
• Develop procedures and work instructions related to the welding process based on best practice methods.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities to improve throughput and machine uptime. Develop WPS (Weld Procedure Specifications), PQR (Procedure Qualification Records), WI (Work Instructions), as well as PS4’s, T4’s, IP’s, etc.
• Lead structured problem-solving events to improve first-pass yield.
• Select and document appropriate welding equipment and settings.
• Communicate with other departments to coordinate activities, eliminate problems and facilitate workflow.
• As a subject matter expert, conduct training in welding-related matters.
• Engage in the welding industry to evaluate new developments in the welding field for possible application.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials sciences, or metallurgy with a focus on welding.
• Ideal candidate possesses CWI – Certified Welding Inspector or capability to obtain
• 3+ years of combined TIG aluminum welding and surface treatment.
• Extensive experience with weld and surface treatment processes, surface treatment technology, and applications engineering.
• Detailed understanding of gas tungsten arc welding (TIG) process and variables.
• Knowledgeable in production specifications, properties, and characteristics of aluminum and steel.

Benefit & Retirement Plans  

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including: 

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.  

• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay 

• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay 

• Career development and tuition reimbursement 

• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you. 

• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates. 

• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays. 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through Parker Meggitt’s careers website using Job ID 63891. Applicants must be able to pass required pre-employment screenings, including drug testing.  Click here to apply online today!