Welding Engineer

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Welding Engineer to lead quality and safety in welding processes. This role involves developing and qualifying welding procedures, training operators, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You will be at the forefront of innovation, integrating robotic welding solutions and enhancing operational efficiency. Join a company that values integrity, quality, and service, and make a significant impact in the construction of concrete structures. If you are passionate about welding and want to contribute to a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of GMAW welding process and welding codes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications and improve welding processes.
• Train welding operators and Quality Assurance personnel on inspection standards.

Skills

Welding Engineering

Quality Assurance

Robotic Welding Systems

Metallurgy

Safety Regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering

Career-Related Experience

Tools

Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)

Welder Performance Qualification Records

Job description

1800 NE Broadway Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA Req #29

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

We believe in rising to a challenge, creating a vision, and providing a solution. We believe in dedication, hard work, and a job well done. We believe in superior service, strong relationships, and building lasting impressions. Who are we? We are EFCO.

At EFCO, we believe in helping those responsible for the construction of the world's concrete structures with a safe, reliable, and cost-efficient concrete formwork solution. We do this by engineering, designing, manufacturing, supplying, and field servicing forming and shoring products for concrete construction. Our Core Values represent the manner in which we expect to do business with our customers and interact with those people around us in the business community. At EFCO, our core values are at the very heart of who we are and what we believe: Quality, Innovation, Integrity, and Super Service.

The Welding Engineer will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in the welding process. This position will be the company's authority on welding-related quality issues.

Responsibilities:

1. Quality: Develop and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS’s), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR’s), and Welder Performance Qualification Records in accordance with industry standards (AWS, ASME, etc). Implement improvements to the current welding processes, equipment, and tooling/fixturing to optimize safety, quality, and efficiency. Integrate/support robotic welding solutions where applicable. Offer guidance and assist with proper joint design, welder access, weld distortion, or potential defects. Conduct Engineering Drawing Reviews as a part of the Manufacturing Review Team and recommend changes to improve the welding process. (30-40%)
2. Training: Develop training programs and support materials for welding operators as well as non-welding team members. Train Quality Assurance personnel in the proper inspection of welds. Maintain personal education to stay up to date with Welding Industry technology, best practices, and safety standards. (30-40%)
3. Safety: Ensure all safety regulations are followed. Fix potential safety hazards. Follow all company safety rules and applicable regulatory requirements while performing duties. Report or correct immediately all equipment malfunctions, unsafe equipment and acts, material revisions, and product deviations to the supervisor. (15-20%)
4. EFCO Core Values: Act with INTEGRITY, be responsible, trustworthy, and respectful. Execute QUALITY work following standard processes and making data-driven decisions. INNOVATE, be self-aware, curious, and continuously improve self and work. Provide SUPER SERVICE, be collaborative, create value, and consistently meet and exceed internal and external customer expectations. (15-20%)

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or other similar technical discipline, or an equivalent of demonstrated Career-Related Experience. In-depth knowledge of GMAW welding process, metallurgy, and welding codes (AWS D1.1, AWS D14.3). Experience with robotic welding systems including specification/implementation, on-line and off-line programming. Relevant American Welding Society certifications, e.g., Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or the ability to obtain soon after employment.