NAVSEA Welding Engineer

StevenDouglas; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas seeks a Welding Engineer to support the establishment of a best-in-class Welding Center of Excellence. The role focuses on reviewing designs, developing weld maps, and driving high-quality, low-distortion welds across projects.

You will lead qualification activities (PQR, WPS, PQTR), coordinate with suppliers, and mentor welders and technicians while ensuring compliance with NAVSEA/NAVSEA-related standards and DoD requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in welding engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in welding engineering field.
• Experience with AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.6, D17.1, and ASME Section IX.
• Desirable: DoD security clearance.
• Certifications in Lean Six Sigma or AWS are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review weld designs and welding process documentation for compliance.
• Develop weld maps, sequence maps, and related documentation.
• Lead weld qualification activities (PQR, WPS, PQTR).
• Perform on-site supplier audits to ensure quality.
• Provide welding process training and establish control plans.

Skills

Welding eng. knowledge

Leadership

Technical communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or related tech

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

With limited direction, this position will function in support of high-level objectives and

produce well-structured documented work plans and procedures that ensure

business needs are met.

Responsible for making significant contributions towards our goal of establishing a

“best in class” Welding Center of Excellence.

Review Design drawings and associated technical documentation for correct weld

symbol and welding process, procedures, Manufacturing Work Instructions, and

Code application requirements.

Develops weld maps, weld sequence maps, and supporting documentation for

ensuring high quality and low distortion welds are achieved.

Support estimating/proposal activities with respect to weldments.

Leads weld qualification activities, such as Procedure Qualification Record (PQR),

Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), Performance Qualification Test Record

(PQTR).

Review and approve Supplier documentation as needed.

Resolve manufacturing issues and non-conformances related to welding.

Perform on-site audits at suppliers to control quality as needed.

Perform weld process training for welders

Establish control plans/processes for welding operations.

Supports operation of engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting needs and

problems and develops effective approaches to resolving those issues

Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs systems in assigned area by utilizing standard

engineering and scientific principles.

Develops statements of work (SOW) and request for quotes (RFQ) as well as

coordinates with external vendors to establish new capabilities or expand capacity.

Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.

Advises the activities of welders, technicians and may direct the activities of less

experienced professional staff.

May represent the organization in providing solutions to technical issues associated

with specific projects.

Develops weld process efficiency plans and educates the organization as to their

proper implementation and sustainment.

Assists Manufacturing Engineers with shop routers, work instructions and

fixtures/tooling design to ensure quality and technical requirements are met.

Supports Clients/Customers with innovative welding technology solutions that add

maximum value to their businesses.

Is accountable for the development and submission of welding and NDE

documentation to customers, in conjunction with the Quality Manager.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Typically requires a bachelors degree in welding engineering or a related technical

discipline from an accredited institution. Requires 5-10 years of experience in the

field. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.

Must have experience with, and a great understanding of, two (2) or more of the

following welding standards and Codes, such as AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.6, D17.1, and

ASME Section IX.

Strongly desire a high level of expertise with NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010-248,

NAVSEA S9074-AR-GIB-010 278, NAVSEA T9074-AD-GIB-010-1688, and MILSTD-

1689.

Desire a strong understanding of the following weld processes and two (2) of the

(GMAW), Laser Beam Welding (LBW), Oxy-Fuel Cutting (OFC), Plasma Arc Cutting

theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and

expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related

technical specialties.

Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately

throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work

phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance,

at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.

Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and

interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to

perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and lead a team of less experienced

professional employees on semi-routine tasks.

Must be Windows Operating System software, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Proficiency in CAD software, such as SolidWorks, is desired.

Able to walk for long periods of time, stoop, squat, climb, and work extended hours

and weekends as required.

A Professional Engineering License is desirable, but not required.

Certifications in Lean Six Sigma and American Welding Society (AWS) are a plus.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is desired.

Robotic programming and welding experience is desired.