Brazing & Process Engineer - 1st Shift

Bodycote; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodycote is seeking a Braze Engineer to lead brazing operations, develop processes, and support customer specifications. You will oversee brazing staffing, collaborate with plant personnel, and advise Sales on quotes.

The role requires strong knowledge of brazing methods and materials in a heavy industrial environment. The ideal candidate has at least five years in thermal brazing, is ITAR compliant, and proficient in reading blueprints and English communication.

Qualifications

• Engineer degree or equivalent in metallurgical, materials, or welding engineering.
• At least 5 years' experience in thermal processing with brazing.
• ITAR compliance: US citizen or permanent resident.
• Knowledge of heat treating, metallurgy, inspection, and customer needs.
• Ability to read and communicate in English; read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Direct brazing activities and staffing to meet company goals.
• Evaluate and solve brazing-related issues with plant personnel.
• Support Sales with braze quotations and technical input.
• Develop new brazing processes and train plant staff in BMS requirements.
• Ensure on-time shipping with high quality and EMS compliance.
• Participate in staff meetings and interact with other departments.

Skills

Brazing processes

Thermal processing

Metallurgy

Blueprint reading

Communication

Education

Engineer degree or equivalent in metallurgical, materials, or welding engineering

Job description

Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market.

Summary: The Braze Engineer provides brazing and assembly process assistance to the plant under the direction of the General Manager. He/she is responsible for the development of brazing systems and technology to ensure that services are provided meet the contractual requirements established by customers and procedures. He/she is also responsible for supporting the sales function with braze related issues and quotations.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Directs activities of braze and maintains appropriate braze staffing as needed to meet company goals
• Work with plant personnel to evaluate and solve braze related issues.
• Provide technical support to Sales and assist with braze related quotations.
• Works with customers with braze related issues.
• Develop new brazing processes for new work, select the appropriate plant for it, place the work, and train plant employees in accordance with BMS requirements.
• Evaluate plant brazing capabilities as needed to recommend new equipment, equipment upgrades, or new technology.
• Provide input to the Quality Group with respect to brazing processes.
• Ensures customers’ needs are appropriately met by shipping to schedule with minimum turnaround time and a high degree of quality, working closely with the Quality Manager.
• Responsible for enforcing company handbook and communicates with Office Manager and/or General Manager on matters relating to discipline.
• Responsible for purchasing and/or approving materials for shop, facilities, tooling, fixtures, etc., under the guidance of the General Manager.
• Participates in staff meetings as a member of management.
• Must work in a manner consistent with the EMS.
• This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer’s inventory and as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage.
• Performs other duties as dictated by position or required by the General Manager.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate the English language.

Qualifications

• This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
• Education: Engineer Degree or (equivalent experience) in metallurgical, materials, or welding engineering.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in thermal process processing with emphasis on brazing processes (furnace, induction, or torch, etc.).
• Knowledge of heat treating, operations management, metallurgy, inspection and customer needs through technical and advanced training, seminars, college, B.S.M.E. (metallurgy) and/or equivalent work experience.
• Language skills: Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and written, including reports as required, attend staff meetings and interface with other departments.
• Must be knowledgeable of tooling needs and costs. Tooling design experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and customer specifications.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Must be able to work in a sitting and/or standing position for extended periods of time in an office/industrial environment
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions
• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone

The pay range for this position is $105,000 – $115,000 per year. Actual pay will be determined based on skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This position is classified as exempt and paid on a salary basis.

Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible for annual bonus plan/sales incentive plan based on performance measures and targets aligned with the company’s strategic goals and direction.

Benefits include employee and family medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; company paid life and disability; HSA/FSA options; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and paid holidays; and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefits eligibility begins on day 61 of employment

• employee and family medical
• prescription drug
• dental
• vision coverage
• company paid life and disability
• HSA/FSA options
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.