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Senior Weld Engineer
Job Description and Responsibilities
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
BUSINESS: CIRCOR Naval Solutions
LOCATION: Warren, MA (On-Site)
DIRECT REPORTING: Engineering
POSITION DETAILS
Position Summary
The individual will oversee and drive all weld department process improvement initiatives through to completion, assist production in achieving a smooth and efficient flow of product through the weld shop, and identify new areas for process improvement. Additionally, you will identify the root cause of weld defects to generate appropriate corrective action. You will also be responsible for maintaining existing procedure and performance qualifications to Navy standards, assisting quality with welding related audit activities and working with Sales on job estimation. You will provide technical review of contracts for Weld procedures.
Principal Activities
- Create, check and correct weld process instructions & records
- Serve as a single point contact for all technical questions regarding welding from welders and production personnel
- Write new & update existing WPS, PQR & WPQ documents.
- Oversee and drive new welding procedure qualifications from initial design through performance, testing, documentation & submittal.
- Assist Quality with Maintenance of Welder Performance Qualifications
- Assist Quality with internal & external welding audits
- Generate weld time & material estimates for complex welding jobs
- Implement process improvements for existing work
- Develop novel welding processes for improving quality / efficiency
- Design & build tooling / work aids as necessary for process improvement
Job Requirements:
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Good knowledge and understanding of Sciences and basics of welding
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Previous welding experience in the Military or Nuclear industries
- Familiarity with Military Welding Codes (MIL-STD/Tech-Pub 248/278/1688)
- Familiarity with SMAW, GTAW, & GMAW weld processes
- Experience with welding of Ni and Cu-base alloys is a plus
- Proficient with MS Office applications
Education & Experience
- 4-year degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering with a Focus on Welding, or Metallurgy
- 5 years of Industry experience
Other
- Must be a US Citizen to meet US Defense requirements
CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
