Staff Engineer - Weld

Fullsight; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fullsight is seeking a senior engineer to assist in operating Industry Managed Programs across SAE ITC and PRI, focusing on welding audits, task group support, and auditor management. You will contribute to audit reviews, develop criteria, and provide technical summaries for assigned task groups.

The role requires a BS in engineering, at least five years in welding tech, and strong knowledge of GTAW and aerospace welding standards.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or equivalent required; emphasis in welding tech preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of welding experience, with GTAW and aerospace specifications.
• Strong analytical, data extraction, and reporting abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audit reviews with confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and support Task Groups; facilitate meetings and projects.
• Develop audit criteria and provide technical summaries.
• Recruit and train auditors; manage staffing and capacity.
• Collaborate with auditors to ensure sufficient resources.
• Travel as needed to support audits and groups.

Skills

GTAW welding

Aerospace welding standards

Project management

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Communication

Process improvement

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (ITC), Performance Review Institute (PRI) and SAE International (SAE), deliver shared solutions to industry's common challenges. Join us and create a higher standard for a better world. This position assists in the operation of the Industry Managed Programs with respect to conducting audit reviews, providing task group support, maintaining auditor base and other supporting functions. This position is responsible for the Welding task group across multiple Industry Managed Programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Core Job Functions: Conduct audit reviews (achieve & maintain delegation) with strict confidentiality and compliance with procedural and regulatory requirements

Task Group Support: Manage/assist supporting a Task Group

Facilitate Task Group meetings and lead Task Group projects

Facilitate audit criteria development and revisions

Provide technical summary reports to the assigned task group

Conduct and participate in Auditor interviews and recruitment. Identify and execute Auditor training

Collaborate with Auditor Staffing to ensure sufficient capacity and manage assigned Auditors and Audit Reviewers

Conduct audits as required upon approval as an Auditor

Maintain proficiency or gain knowledge for all assigned technology areas by attending classes and conferences, working with Subscribers/Suppliers

Develop and manage budgets of assigned activities

Support other ad-hoc Task Group activities such as: investigations initiated by the Ethics & Appeals Committee; presentation at symposia; etc. as required

Non-core Job Functions Lead/support small to medium PRI internal projects to support continuous improvement and PRI strategies Company growth and development opportunities such as: Adapting an existing commodity to another Industry Managed Program (IMP); Developing a new technology within an existing commodity; non industry managed audit opportunities, etc.

Personal growth and development opportunities such as: cross commodity/cross functional/cross program training; personnel qualification/certification; career development training courses; etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 5 years experience in Welding technologies.
• Must have strong knowledge of the GTAW process and aerospace industry welding specifications plus experience with processes such as torch brazing, induction brazing, resistance welding, electron beam welding or laser welding
• Technical knowledge of appropriate science/engineering disciplines/methods.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to make presentations and perform data pulls and analysis.
• Demonstrates a functional understanding of required job knowledge, , procedures, and processes.
• Possesses English language oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates Leadership Potential.
• Facilitates team-oriented work processes through application of basic project management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate particularly with Task Group Level Leaders.
• Builds and maintains successful working relationships with others.
• Recommend process improvements and identify gaps
• Sets priorities for the accomplishment of activities.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Demonstrates evidence of the following skills: Recognizing patterns and anomalies Making use of previous knowledge Researching productively Formulating good questions Using lateral thinking Using divergent thinking Hypothesizing Exploring multiple viewpoints Exploring, synthesizing, and refining multiple options Generating and refining ideas Inventing Demonstrates adaptability and embraces change. Presents oneself in a professional manner. Awareness of one’s own strengths and weaknesses. Demonstrates the ability to identify emotions and analyze reactions in others. Self-regulating and has control over emotions and impulses.
• This position requires access to information controlled under U.S. export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).
• Applicants must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 and 15 C.F.R. § 772.1 (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years experience in Quality Systems, preferred
• 5 years experience working with technical industry standards, preferred
• Auditing experience / knowledge of Quality Management Systems, preferred
• 5 years experience in the applicable Industry, preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel 30% of the time.
• Ability to work for long periods at a computer/desk.
• Standard office environment.
• Periodically operate in an industrial environment which may include loud noises, fumes, high/low temperatures, indoor/outdoor settings, etc.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

SAE Industry Technologies Consortia® (SAE ITC) enables organizations to define and pilot best practices. SAE ITC industry stakeholders are able to work together to effectively solve common problems, achieve mutual benefit for industry, and create business value. The Performance Review Institute® (PRI) is the world leader in facilitating collaborative supply chain oversight programs, quality management systems approvals, and professional development in industries where safety and quality are shared values. SAE International® (SAEI) is a global organization serving the mobility sector, predominantly in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries, fostering innovation, and enabling engineering professionals. Since 1905, SAE has harnessed the collective wisdom of engineers around the world to create industry-enabling standards. Likewise, SAE members have advanced their knowledge and understanding of mobility engineering through our information resources, professional development, and networking. Fullsight is a shared services group working across three affiliate organizations, SAE ITC, SAE International, and Performance Review Institute (PRI), uniformly delivering HR, IT, Legal, Customer Success, Finance, and Procurement services, which enables us to distribute resources across all parts of our businesses.

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Fullsight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We help the mobility industry adopt promising technologies at scale by laying the groundwork for best practices. The scientific and engineering communities are rich with innovative ideas that need implementation to make a positive difference and better our tomorrows. We nurture the future-forward ideas that show gathering momentum and provides them a robust foundation to grow. For over a century, our organizations and affiliates have been at the forefront of mobility solutions. Our storied history, our unparalleled authority in practically every aspect of mobility engineering, and our neutral voice ensures we are at the cutting edge of new and emerging technologies now – and in the future.