Senior Welding Engineer - Shipbuilding & Code Compliance

DSJ Global; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full relocation

Job summary

DSJ Global is sourcing a Welding Engineer III for Seattle, WA, to lead welding procedures meeting ASME, AWS, ABS, and NAVSEA standards on shipbuilding and repair projects.

The ideal candidate will provide hands-on guidance to fabrication teams, manage welder qualifications, and drive process improvements while ensuring quality and compliance across multiple projects. A BS degree in welding/manufacturing/mechanical engineering and 5+ years of welding experience are required.

Qualifications

• BS/BE degree as listed in qualifications.
• 5+ years welding experience and/or supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain welding procedures meeting ASME, AWS, ABS, NAVSEA requirements for various projects.
• Provide technical guidance to production and welding personnel on fabrication methods, material requirements, welding specs, and critical joints.
• Improve welding processes by evaluating new technologies, optimizing procedures/equipment, and supporting cost-effective fabrication while maintaining quality.
• Manage welder qualification programs, PQRs, and code compliance activities with engineering, suppliers, customers, and quality teams.

Skills

Welding procedures

Code compliance

Fabrication methods

Education

BS in Welding Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

DSJ Global is sourcing a Welding Engineer III for Seattle, WA, to lead welding procedures meeting ASME, AWS, ABS, and NAVSEA standards on shipbuilding and repair projects.

The ideal candidate will provide hands-on guidance to fabrication teams, manage welder qualifications, and drive process improvements while ensuring quality and compliance across multiple projects. A BS degree in welding/manufacturing/mechanical engineering and 5+ years of welding experience are required.