Lead Welding Engineer — Shipyard Fabrication & Quality

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

Job summary

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com is seeking a Welding Engineer to plan, develop welding techniques, and support production improvements in a shipyard environment.

The role involves managing welding procedures, coordinating with engineering, quality, and production teams, and ensuring compliance with military and industry codes. A BS in Welding Eng or Metallurgy and 2+ years in manufacturing engineering are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering or Metallurgy, preferably in manufacturing/production engineering.
• Knowledge of welding processes, equipment and NDT methods; supervision skills.
• Welding metallurgy and weld design knowledge for various materials.
• Familiarity with military standards for shipbuilding and welding codes.
• Possibility of becoming a certified welding inspector.
• Two+ years in a manufacturing engineering discipline.
• Good verbal and written communication; able to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience as a welder or welding operator and able to train others in welding theory and practice.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fabrication, assembly and erection areas for proper welding procedures and joint designs.
• Implement quality control and monitor production for code compliance.
• Track NDT performance and take corrective action as needed.
• Coordinate with owner representatives, Classification Societies and military agencies to resolve welding issues.
• Evaluate new equipment and welding materials for production use.
• Develop welding techniques and qualify weld procedures; manage PQR and WPS documents.
• Supervise two or more workers and participate in hiring decisions.
• Plan and coordinate budgets and project timelines.
• Coordinate data management for welding procedures and qualifications.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Welding processes

NDT methods

Blueprint reading

Supervision

Welding metallurgy

Military standards

Education

BS Welding Eng or Metallurgy

Metallurgy degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com is seeking a Welding Engineer to plan, develop welding techniques, and support production improvements in a shipyard environment.

The role involves managing welding procedures, coordinating with engineering, quality, and production teams, and ensuring compliance with military and industry codes. A BS in Welding Eng or Metallurgy and 2+ years in manufacturing engineering are required.