Welding Engineer

Title: Welding Engineering Technician

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Job Type: Fulltime (Onsite)

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position requires a detailed knowledge of welding codes specifications and procedures. Including the ability to write specification and welding procedure. Detailed knowledge of the following GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, SAW, GTAW, hard automation and robotics. And experience with equipment financial justification.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

Learn and stay current on welding codes (AWS and ASME)

Participate in the development welder training

May provide task-oriented direction to technicians

Provide technical support if needed, for welder performance testing

Assisting with departmental business planning

Acting as a technical resource to other technicians, including mentoring and direction

Participate in design reviews to aid the Engineering Groups develop design for manufacturability

Conduct cost assessment and reviews for new equipment and for cost savings projects

Establish baseline cost analysis of production processes for improvement initiatives

Compile data, create spreadsheets, and analyze data related to welding process efficiencies and labor improvements

Create reports and presentations as a result of analysis of current process vs. new process

Work with production supervisors and personnel to assess current welding/manufacturing issues

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Welding Technology with a minimum of 0-2 years of experience or 15 years welding related work

• Experience with code work (AWS) required (ASME, API 1104 preferred)

• Typically, works with minimal direct supervision, conferring with superiors as needed. Has appreciable latitude for independent action or decision.

• The ability to be a Change agent

• Work closely with Design groups to understand the manufacturing requirements for welded assemblies

• Understanding of 3D modeling program viewers to interrogate solid model designs. Ability to use Solidworks and AutoCAD a plus

• Microsoft Office Skills

• Organized and detail oriented

• Highly motivated and self-directed

• Analytical thinker and problem-solver

• Excellent communication, writing, and computer skills

• Ability to create, design, and analyze blueprints and drawings

• Project Management