Senior Welding & Materials Engineer (Technical Manager)

Zeeco; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeeco is seeking an experienced Senior Welding & Materials Engineer to act as a Technical Manager overseeing welding and materials engineering. This role involves leading technical direction, compliance with standards, and providing global support for welding processes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8-12 years of experience, with responsibilities including investigation of nonconformities, vendor support, and travel requirement of 25-30% globally.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in welding and materials engineering.
• Strong knowledge of ASME, ASTM, and AWS standards.
• Experience in failure analysis and root cause investigations.
• Preferred: Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) or PE license.

Responsibilities

• Act as company-wide authority on welding and material engineering.
• Oversee welding-related technical matters and global fabrication support.
• Develop, review, and approve WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, AWS, API codes and standards.
• Lead metallurgical evaluations and failure investigations.
• Investigate nonconformities and lead root cause analysis.

Skills

Technical judgment

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Welding, Metallurgical, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

Zeeco is seeking an experienced Senior Welding & Materials Engineer to serve as a Technical Manager responsible for global oversight of welding engineering and materials performance across all Zeeco product lines and fabrication locations. This position will act as the subject matter expert (SME) for welding processes, metallurgy, and material integrity, providing leadership and technical direction to ensure compliance with applicable codes, customer specifications, and Zeeco quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Oversight

• Serve as the company-wide authority on welding and material engineering.
• Oversee all welding-related technical matters and provide global fabrication support.
• Lead resolution of complex welding, metallurgical, and failure analysis issues.
• Provide technical review and approval of welding procedures, qualifications, and repair methodologies.

Welding Engineering

• Develop, review, and approve WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications.
• Establish best practices for weld joint design, heat input control, and distortion mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, AWS, API codes and standards.

Materials & Metallurgy

• Provide expertise in material selection, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature applications.
• Lead metallurgical evaluations and failure investigations.
• Support traceability and compliance with material specifications.

Quality & Compliance Integration

• Investigate nonconformities and lead root cause analysis.
• Develop corrective actions related to welding and materials.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with quality systems.

Vendor & Global Operations Support

• Provide technical support to global fabrication teams and vendors.
• Travel globally to support fabrication and resolve technical issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Welding, Metallurgical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–12 years of experience in welding and materials engineering.
• Strong knowledge of ASME, ASTM, and AWS standards.
• Experience in failure analysis and root cause investigations.
• Preferred: Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) or PE license.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical judgment and leadership.
• Effective communication across global teams.
• Practical problem-solving in fabrication environments.

Travel Requirement

25-30% global travel.