Senior Welding Engineer - ASME & QA Lead, Onsite Staunton VA

Daikin Applied Americas; 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

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.