Senior Welding Engineer

Jobs In Welding; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied in Staunton, VA seeks a Senior Welding Engineer to drive welding processes, quality assurance, and system design for metal fabrication. You will lead procedures, code compliance (ASME/AWS), and welding records while supporting manufacturing with hands-on welding and lab modifications.

Ideal candidates possess metallurgy knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to read complex drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field; OR significant equivalent experience in welding, fabrication, machining, or manufacturing
• 3+ years of experience with quality systems, audits, procedures, and NDE/NDT methods
• 3+ years of hands-on welding experience
• 5+ years in fabrication/manufacturing environments
• Strong working knowledge of ASME BPVC Section IX and AWS codes
• Knowledge of ASME inspection processes and material certification
• Understanding of metallurgy, heat treatment, and welding processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (weld symbols, finish callouts)
• Ability to work with Authorized ASME Inspectors and present documentation
• Proficient with ERP/PLM and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Maintain ASME Section IX compliance and welding documentation
• Perform weld sizing calculations for new/modified designs
• Write/review welding procedures and code requirements
• Operate welding equipment and interpret drawings, WPSs, PQRs
• Demonstrate PT, MT, UT, RT testing knowledge
• Perform RT/UT welds and repairs to ASME requirements
• Audit ASME quality records for fabricated equipment and personnel
• Conduct visual and mechanical inspections
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and Vendors to resolve quality issues
• Apply engineering expertise to improve process efficiency and reduce costs
• Ensure safety programs and quality objectives are met
• Coordinate with department leads to support milestones
• Create/review deviations and ECOs as needed

Skills

Welding engineering expertise

Quality systems & audits

Communication

Reading engineering drawings

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

PLM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Daikin Applied is seeking aSenior Welding Engineer. The Senior Welding Engineer will drive excellence in welding processes, quality assurance, and system design. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects that require advanced mechanical knowledge, innovative problem-solving skills, and a passion for engineering. The Welding Engineer will lead efforts to ensure design compliance with industry standards (including ASME) and support manufacturing operations with technical expertise.

You will evaluate product and workmanship requirements and review designs and engineering specifications while ensuring on-time delivery of our metal fabricated products. Each pressure vessel that we build will have its own mechanical and quality requirements, and you will ensure that each particular set of weld requirements is adhered to during product design and engineering lab modifications.

This position includes hands‑on weld repair and modification work of prototypes for required engineering lab weld modifications to support product development testing. Required to pass periodic welding tests and qualifications in compliance with qualification procedures.

Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Staunton, VA (On‑site)

Your Responsibilities:

• Maintain full compliance with ASME Section IX, including material traceability and all welding related documentation requirements

• Perform weld sizing calculations for new or modified designs

• Write, review and monitor welding procedures and ASME/AWS code requirements to ensure alignment with company, customer, and regulatory specifications

• Operate all welding equipment and create/read/interpret drawings, WPSs, and PQRs.

• Demonstrate working knowledge of PT, MT, UT, and RT methods

• Perform RT quality pipe welds and UT quality nozzle welds in all positions (including 6G) and applicable UT/RT weld repairs to ASME requirements

• Prepare, maintain, and audit ASME quality records for both fabricated equipment and welding personnel, including WPS, PQR, welder qualifications, and continuity records

• Perform visual and mechanical inspections in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications

• Work closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, vendors, and office staff to resolve quality issues and support smooth production flow

• Apply engineering expertise to analyze process efficiency, troubleshoot defects, and drive cost saving improvements

• Ensure compliance with company safety programs and champion company quality objectives

• Coordinate daily with department leads (Drafting, Processing, Pressure Vessel Welding, Pressure Piping, Structural Welding, etc.) to support project milestones

• Complete and participate in the creation and review of deviations and ECOs as needed

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; OR significant equivalent experience in welding, fabrication, machining, or manufacturing

• 3+ years of experience with quality systems, audits, procedures, and NDE/NDT methods

• 3+ years of experience with hands on welding

• 5+ years of experience in fabrication and/or manufacturing environments

• Strong working knowledge of ASME BPVC Section IX and AWS codes

• Knowledgeable in ASME inspection processes (incoming inspection, material certification, marking, and in process inspection)

• Solid understanding of metallurgy, heat treatment, and welding processes

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including weld symbols and finish callouts

• Ability to work with Authorized ASME Inspectors and present documentation for review and approval

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present information and address questions from managers, departments, and customers

• Proficiency with ERP and PLM systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy industrial fabrication, with heavy emphasis in welding processes and quality control

• Minimum 5 years of experience with ASME BPVC Section VIII Div 1 pressure vessels

• Pressure Fabrications (ASME BVPC U, UM, R stamps/Pipe B31.3, B31.8, API 1104/Mechanical Fabrications)

• Knowledgeable in FEA Processes and ANSYS

• Practical ANSYS experience manipulating, modeling, and analyzing complex 3-D assemblies

• Experience with optimization and DOE methods

Your Benefits:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance

• 401K retirement plan with employer match

• Paid time off and company-paid holidays

• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law

• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,400 - $147,400 + 10% bonus in Virginia. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.