Weld Engineer Job Description
Weld engineer
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Weld Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Develops training instructions and training others, usually production workers, in specific manufacturing processes
Directs and coordinates technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure workers' compliance with established welding procedures, restrictions, and standards
Ensure all PED certifications are current
Process ownership with responsibility for automated processes and controls in a product manufacturing environment
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional individuals and teams to build consensus and achieve best practice outcomes
Communicates with internal stakeholders to ensure products and services compliance
Develop and conduct welding classes to train new incoming welding personnel
Studies production floor weld issues
Conducts root cause analysis and implements effective countermeasures as appropriate
Creates quality and repair procedures for nonconforming product as required
Weld Engineer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Weld Engineer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CWI, AWS, II, NDT, ASNT, PMP, AMS, ASQ, CRAW-CWI, ACWI
Education for Weld Engineer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the weld engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Welding, Science, Technical, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Education, Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Technology
Skills for Weld Engineer
Desired skills for weld engineer include:
Manufacturing processes
AutoCAD and weld drawings
Electrical safety
High level of safety awareness in a manufacturing environment
Microsoft Office software
NEC
OSHA and machine safety
Product designs
Quality and workflow
Robotic programming
Desired experience for weld engineer includes:
Responsible for training other technical personnel in use of equipment and supports daily production needs
Evaluates new developments in welding field for possible application to current welding problems and production processes
May perform experimental welding to evaluate equipment, techniques, and materials
Understanding of specific inspection methods
Contacts with vendors, as required, to keep abreast of available product and technology and to work with specifics related to projects assigned
Provides technical problem solving expertise to production, as required
Weld Engineer Examples
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Weld Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a weld engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for weld engineer
- Through shop-floor interaction with supervisors and data collection will assist Manufacturing manager by preparing reports, identifying production trends, and providing recommendations in
- Generate approval weld and braze schedules for both orbital and manual GTAW processes and torch and induction brazing processes
- Assist in the design and completion of new part introductions including fabrication of manufacturing tooling and routers
- Organize and implement weld and braze operator qualifications
- Manage weld and braze manufacturing operation sheets and process work instructions
- Investigate the root cause of non-conforming material and implement corrective action
- Participate in both internal and external process and customer audits
- Utilize MRP/ERP system to update manufacturing routers and bills of material
- Evaluate production equipment capabilities and lead capital equipment justification and procurement
- Implement process improvement through lean manufacturing activities including Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events
Qualifications for weld engineer
- This position will require the ability to move around the production floor and investigate issues with the production equipment
- Sitting, standing, stooping, bending, other related tasks in an office setting
- Experience with metals (Stainless steel)
- Works closely with production personnel to identify and resolve product flow roadblocks
- 3 to 5 years of engineering experience in manual and semi-automatic GTAW and torch brazing, aerospace experienced preferred
- 1 to 3 years of Solid Works design experience or recently completed training
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Weld Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a weld engineer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for weld engineer
- Identify risk in supplier processes and assign action plans to improve supplier processes
- Demonstrate compliance to industry weld standards, and welder training certifications/requirments
- Root cause identification through data analysis
- Develop and implement improvements for short term and long term
- Participate in continuous improvement of Supply Assurance program
- Teach and coach internal teams and supply base
- Work with equipment vendors to assess advancement in technologies that would offer cost savings in the manufacture of BAHX
- Evaluate, analyze, and make recommendations on methods, hardware, designs, and cost improvements to improve the manufacturability of BAHX
- Analyze product defects occurring during manufacturing and instructing corrective actions to be taken
- Trouble shooting defects/issues as they develop in the field and supervise the possible repair/replacement of BAHX, both domestic and internationally
Qualifications for weld engineer
- Mechanical Engineering degree or any equivalent combination of experience and training
- Experience using both Windows and Microsoft Office Suite
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Welding or Welding Technology is strongly preferred) and 1-5 years of experience related to welding/fabrications
- Flexibility to work overtime, different shifts, travel on short notice
- Understanding of poke-yokes and Zero QC techniques
- Prefer experience with hydraulics, machining/forming/welding requirements, and electrical systems
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Weld Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of weld engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for weld engineer
- Provide support to sales and marketing with BAHX product support
- Use software such as MS Office, AutoCAD and MS Project Management to perform engineering, cost, scheduling and report writing tasks
- Develop weld processes/parameters for various components
- Work closely with design/development engineers for joint design of R&D components
- Set up welding qualification tests and interpret the results including inspecting weld samples and/or working with non-destructive test (NDT) personnel to interpret weld quality
- Design, develop and implement tooling for use in a production environment
- Support day-to-day production of welded components
- Identify, plan and execute capital equipment, machine and layout upgrades to meet production demand
- Approve material and weld deliverables in NPD and Engineering change work
- Serve as a material advisor to projects throughout the project-phase and make recommendations where necessary
Qualifications for weld engineer
- Experience with GMAW is required
- Technical expertise to perform root cause analysis
- Ability to teach, develop, document, update, and improve work processes
- Knowledge of Paint and Paint systems a plus
- Familiarity with destructive and non-destructive testing
- Ability to develop and deploy Procedure Qualification Records (PQR’s) and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
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Weld Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of weld engineer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for weld engineer
- Cross site communication to increase awareness of existing materials and processes and how they can be leveraged across products
- Participate in technical- and quality reviews of product development work and delivery projects
- Participate in evaluation and selection of sub-suppliers related to welding and materials
- Perform audits at sub suppliers on welding and material related activities
- Perform internal audits on welding and material related activities
- Be updated on new materials and processes available in the market and evaluate their possible benefits for Roxar
- Participate in conceptual design processes and in design reviews, promote use of up-to-date materials, methods and processes in new designs
- Support Business Line and sales personnel with technical information, and participate in technical clarification meetings with customers whenever needed
- Work proactively with product owners to evaluate new products and mechanical solutions targeting customer needs
- Responsible for Electron Beam welding qualification done in RFM Norway
Qualifications for weld engineer
- Experience with welding and weld technology
- Knowledge of 1st article, APQP, PPAP
- Ability to evaluate, develop, and implement improvements quickly
- Understanding of how to utilize precision measurements
- CWI qualification is preferred
- ASME Code knowledge
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Weld Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of weld engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for weld engineer
- Responsible for maintaining the NDT level III service in RFM Norway
- Allow for sufficient travelling domestic and internationally whenever needed
- Perform process improvement activities to reduce material cost
- Develop and implement manual and automated welding processes for new product introduction (NPI) with ability to recommend and specify equipment details
- Identifies areas of unnecessary cost
- Assists in development and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment
- Reviews preliminary designs, making DFM recommendations to reduce costs and improve manufacturability and quality on new or existing parts
- Evaluates design adherence to established Best Practices
- Reviews and evaluates cost pertaining to make vs
- Process purchase requisitions and records as required
Qualifications for weld engineer
- Proficient in Microsoft office products and Microsoft Project-type
- GMAW/GTAW knowledge
- Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, aerospace or welding/metallurgy centric program
- At least 1 year of professional experience with aluminum or steel welding
- Master of Science degree in mechanical, aerospace or welding/metallurgy centric program
- Experience with electron beam welding