Certified Welding Engineer /Educator

EaglePicher Technologies; Triangle (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Welding Engineer/Educator to lead welding operations across multiple manufacturing sites. This pivotal role involves developing and qualifying innovative welding processes, mentoring engineers, and ensuring compliance with rigorous aerospace standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in welding engineering and a passion for continuous improvement. Join a team that values safety, quality, and collaboration, and make a significant impact in the aerospace sector, where your expertise will drive advancements in high-reliability components.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of welding experience with hands-on expertise.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline required.
• Experience with aerospace welding specifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as welding subject matter expert across multiple sites.
• Develop and qualify new welding processes and procedures.
• Conduct welding training and certifications for staff.

Skills

Welding Engineering

Technical Report Writing

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Technical Degree

Tools

Laser Welding Equipment

Robotic Welding Systems

Welding Inspection Equipment

Job description

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As a Welding Engineer/ Educator at EaglePicher, you will be a subject matter expert for welding at multiple manufacturing sites performing high-reliability resistance, fusion, and ultrasonic joining operations. Processes include gas-tungsten arc and laser beam fusion welding, micro resistance spot welding, brazing, and ultrasonic joining on a variety of challenging materials. You will provide input on new product designs as it relates to welding, develop, and qualify new welding processes, spec and implement equipment, support failure investigations, and conduct company-wide welding training and certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Be the welding subject matter expert for multiple sites.
• Provide input on new product designs to ensure proper material selection, joint design, and welding requirements are defined early in the design process.
• Develop and qualify/validate new welding processes and welding procedures including tooling.
• Write technical reports documenting qualification of processes and procedures.
• Research, spec, implement, and qualify new welding methods and equipment.
• Help support complex weld-related failure investigations and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate and conduct welding training and certifications for multiple sites.
• Mentor and train other welding and manufacturing process engineers.
• Participate in audits of shop floor processes and improvement efforts.

REQUIREMENTS

Educational/Training Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent Engineering Technology discipline (Required)

Experience Requirements

• 7+ years of applicable experience with a strong combination of welding knowledge and practical hands-on experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High energy, self-motivated with a passion for process improvement.
• S. Citizen or permanent resident (green card holder).

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced technical degree.
• Certified Welding Engineer/Educator through AWS CWI or SCWI.
• Experience with laser beam welding, resistance welding, ultrasonic welding, gas-tungsten arc welding, and brazing.
• Experience with aerospace welding specifications AWS D17.1 and D17.2.
• Experience in manufacturing high reliability aerospace components.
• Battery industry and process experience.
• Experience with automated/robotic welding processes, including vision inspection.
• Strong machine programming skills for welding equipment such as lasers.

At EaglePicher, core values include Safety, Job Knowledge & Quality of Work, Dependability & Attendance, Quantity of Work, and Attitude and Cooperation, which are demonstrated by all employees and contribute to overall success.