Weld Engineer

GE Aerospace; Norwich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Health Coach from GE Aerospace

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Unison, a GE Aerospace company, seeks a Weld Engineer to provide manufacturing engineering support for weld and braze operations. The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and cost, overseeing qualification, training, documentation control, NADCAP compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will support production, material discrepancy investigations, new product introductions, and process validation, applying structured problem-solving and independent judgment in day-to-day

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and administer the weld and braze programs, including development, qualification, control, and continuous improvement of weld/braze processes, parameters, weld joint variables, and critical process controls.
• Administer operator program requirements, including annual weld and braze assessments, annual refresher training, and issuance and maintenance of welder certifications in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Perform and document machine qualifications, weld schedule qualifications, and part qualification records to support process and product validation.
• Develop, review, release, and maintain Manufacturing Engineering Procedures, work instructions, and related controlled documentation.
• Provide technical support for welding/brazing equipment, tooling, operators, and compliance activities, including process audits, NADCAP requirements, and adherence to internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead troubleshooting and structured problem-solving for weld/braze-related production and quality issues, including support for material discrepancy reports and technical investigations.
• Identify and implement process improvements and cost-out opportunities in partnership with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
• Support new product introduction and transition from development into production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding engineering

NADCAP requirements

Non-destructive testing

Problem solving

Project management

Leadership & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering or related

High School Diploma / GED with 7 years welding experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.

Job Description

The Weld Engineer provides manufacturing engineering support for weld and braze operations, with safety, quality, delivery, and cost as core priorities. This role is responsible for administering weld and braze programs, including annual assessments, refresher training, welder certifications, machine qualifications, weld schedule qualifications, documentation control, part qualification records, and support of NADCAP compliance requirements. The role also supports production, material discrepancy investigations, continuous improvement initiatives, cost-out projects, and new product/process implementation while exercising sound technical judgment and appropriate independence in day-to-day execution.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Own and administer the weld and braze programs, including development, qualification, control, and continuous improvement of weld/braze processes, parameters, weld joint variables, and critical process controls.


• Administer operator program requirements, including annual weld and braze assessments, annual refresher training, and issuance and maintenance of welder certifications in accordance with applicable requirements.


• Perform and document machine qualifications, weld schedule qualifications, and part qualification records to support process and product validation.


• Develop, review, release, and maintain Manufacturing Engineering Procedures, work instructions, and related controlled documentation.


• Provide technical support for welding/brazing equipment, tooling, operators, and compliance activities, including process audits, NADCAP requirements, and adherence to internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.


• Lead troubleshooting and structured problem-solving for weld/braze-related production and quality issues, including support for material discrepancy reports and technical investigations.


• Identify and implement process improvements and cost-out opportunities in partnership with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering.


• Support new product introduction and transition from development into production.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of 3 years of weld engineering or manufacturing experience, OR; A High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years of weld engineering or manufacturing experience

Desired Characteristics & Experience

• Degree in Welding Engineering or related technical discipline.


• Experience administering a weld and/or braze program, including operator qualification/certification, annual assessments, refresher training, machine qualifications, weld schedule qualifications, and part qualifications.


• Familiarity with weld joint inspection requirements and non-destructive testing methods, and NADCAP requirements.


• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and implement solutions using a structured problem-solving approach.


• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced a environment.


• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.


• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.


• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.


• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.


• Problem-solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

Salary and Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $87,000 to $116,000 per year. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on November 3rd, 2026.

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage;


• access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace;


• the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.


• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.


• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and pai