Lead Welding Engineer — Shipbuilding & Process Improvement

General Dynamics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO is seeking a Welding Engineer to plan, create, and develop welding techniques, procedures and sequences for production support, ensuring quality and cost improvements across shipyard operations.

The role requires a BS in Welding Eng or Metallurgy, knowledge of welding processes and codes, and 2+ years in manufacturing engineering. The position will involve supervision, training, and coordinating with vendors and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• BS in Welding Engineering or Metallurgy with production-oriented training.
• Knowledge of welding processes, equipment, filler materials, blueprint reading and NDT.
• Supervisory skills with ability to train others.
• Familiarity with welding metallurgy and design/weldability of various materials.
• Awareness of military standards for shipbuilding and commercial welding codes.
• Ability to become a certified welding inspector.
• Two+ years’ experience in related manufacturing engineering discipline.
• Strong verbal and written communication; capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Experience as welder or welding operator; able to train others.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fabrication, assembly and erection areas for proper welding procedures and joint designs; develop work instructions.
• Implement QC procedures and monitor production for code compliance.
• Track NDT performance and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with owner representatives, Classification Societies and military agencies to resolve welding issues.
• Evaluate new equipment and welding materials; coordinate production implementation.
• Develop welding techniques and qualify weld procedures; manage PWQ and WPS documentation.
• Supervise two or more workers; participate in hiring/firing decisions.
• Manage budgets and perform data management for welding qualifications.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate projects with status reports and final deliverables.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Task management

Continuous improvement

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or Metallurgy

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO is seeking a Welding Engineer to plan, create, and develop welding techniques, procedures and sequences for production support, ensuring quality and cost improvements across shipyard operations.

The role requires a BS in Welding Eng or Metallurgy, knowledge of welding processes and codes, and 2+ years in manufacturing engineering. The position will involve supervision, training, and coordinating with vendors and regulatory agencies.