Welding Engineer
Core
Plans and executes complex welding programs for aircraft and missile parts, developing new joining methods and ensuring repeatable weld quality for single-piece flow production.
Role type
Senior IC welding engineer (aerospace/defense)
Builds
Aircraft and missile components
Domain
Aerospace/Defense manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
metallurgy, weld design, strength of materials, welding process development, cost analysis, technical reporting, process specification, welder certification coordination, production planning, equipment evaluation
Preferred skills
experience with precision metal products, knowledge of welding equipment improvements
Technologies
welding equipment, tools, and processes
Responsibilities
Analyze technical and cost aspects of welding problems; experiment with new welding applications and processes; develop detailed planning for repeatable weld quality; issue technical reports and process specifications; coordinate activities of other employees in welding research; review and analyze results of welding programs; recommend improvements in engineering design and equipment; maintain records to verify process superiority; keep abreast of improvements in welding techniques.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
