Weld Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Newington (NH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a Weld Engineer to lead welding specification development, program creation and process improvements for nuclear component fabrication. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, collaboration with fabricators, and maintaining ASME Section III programs on site in Newington, NH.

You will support welding activities, advise on welding procedures, and help drive cost, quality and safety improvements with advanced welding technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Weld Engineering from an accredited university.
• 2+ years in a welding engineer role in a highly regulated industry.
• Familiarity with AWS/ASME codes and NAVSEA publications.

Responsibilities

• Develop welding specifications from contract and design requirements.
• Guide fabricators to ensure compliance with welding requirements.
• Create and review weld maps, PQRs, WPSs, and welding programs.
• Support WELD software and related databases.
• Assist in estimating welding-related activities and proposals.
• Provide technical responses to ANIs, regulators, clients, and internal teams.
• Contribute to maintenance of ASME Section III corporate certificate programs.
• Support manufacturing components in welding activities.
• Lean out fabrication processes for cost, quality, and safety benefits.
• Implement new welding technologies and equipment.

Skills

Welding engineering

Regulatory compliance

Welding process knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Project support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Weld Engineering

Tools

AWS

ASME Codes (II, III, VIII, IX)

NAVSEA publications 1688/248/278

NAVSEA 250-1500-1

Weld mapping & PQR/WPS tooling

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a Weld Engineer you will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of welding requirements, procedures, and programs for the fabrication of nuclear components. The Welding Engineer also supports fabrication activities, resolves welding-related issues, maintains ASME Section III welding programs, and evaluates new technologies and process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and cost performance.

You will report to the Engineering Manager and be located at Newington, NH. You will support this role 100% onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review contract, design, and regulatory requirements to develop project welding specifications.
• Provide guidance to fabricators for compliance with project welding requirements.
• Create, review, and implement weld maps, drawings, PQRs and WPSs, and Welding Programs to ensure conformance with project requirements.
• Support the continued development of the WELD software package and associated PQR and WPS databases.
• Provide input to estimates and proposals for welding-related activities.
• Provide consultation, technical responses, and support for welding-related questions and issues raised by Authorized Nuclear Inspectors (ANIs), Code and regulatory bodies, clients, and internal customers.
• Provide support for the maintenance and development of the Westinghouse ASME Section III corporate certificate programs.
• Support manufacturing components as related to welding activities.
• Focus on leaning out fabrication processes from a standpoint of cost, quality and safety.
• Implement new welding technologies and equipment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Weld Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience as a Welding Engineer or related position in a highly regulated industry such as nuclear component manufacturing, shipbuilding, or aerospace manufacturing facility.
• Working knowledge of AWS, ASME Codes including ASME Section II, III, VIII, IX, AWS D1.1, and NAVSEA Technical Publications 1688, 248, and 278. Experience with NAVSEA 250-1500-1 is also relevant.
• Experience with the qualification of welders and welding procedures, including parameter development.
• Familiarity with SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW welding processes.
• Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 quality assurance requirements and Welding Program best practices.
• High level of knowledge related to implementation and use of electronic welding management or shop traveler system.
• Participation or member of an ASME or AWS committee, sub-committee, or working group.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $69,200 to $86,500 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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