Welding Engineer

Howmet Aerospace; Berea (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Berea, Ohio, is seeking a candidate to manage welding processes in compliance with customer and industry specifications. You will lead NADCAP audits and provide technical expertise as a welding subject matter expert.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with AWS standards, aerospace materials, and various welding processes. A two-year degree and significant experience in this field are essential. Join us in driving innovation in the aerospace industry.

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience and/or training in welding.
• Extensive experience in aerospace materials like super alloys and titanium.
• Experience with TIG, spot, and laser welding.

Responsibilities

• Manage welding processes to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Lead NADCAP and customer welding audits.
• Enhance procedures for testing weld operators.

Skills

AWS D17.1 & D17.2

Welding processes

Aerospace materials

Computer skills: Microsoft Office

Education

Two-year college or university education and 5 years related experience

AWS certified weld inspector (preferred)

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels. With $8.3B in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Two-year college or university education and a minimum of 5 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive experience with AWS D17.1 & D17.2.
• Extensive experience in welding processes and aerospace customer specifications.
• Experience with aerospace materials—super alloys, Inconel625/718, titaniums, aluminums, stainless steels.
• AWS certified weld inspector preferred.
• Experience with TIG, spot, and laser welding.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing welding processes to ensure compliance with all customer and industry specifications.
• Lead all NADCAP and customer welding audits.
• Review and enhance procedures for qualification and testing of weld operators and welders.
• Assist in training, testing, and approval of weld operators.
• Provide technical resources as the welding subject matter expert for the business unit.
• Ensure customer requirement flow‑down through contract review.
• Support Quality and Manufacturing Engineers to ensure products and processes comply with the relevant quality management system requirements.
• Interface with internal departments to engage in activities that ensure continuous control over welding equipment and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.