Welding Engineer

Kansas City National Security Campus; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Industry leading 401(k) match

Generous paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification & License

Job summary

Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) is seeking an entry-level Welding Engineer to perform routine engineering tasks on assigned projects under detailed guidance. The role focuses on applying standard techniques to welding processes and developing procedures for high-precision components.

You will work on-site in Kansas City, contribute to process improvements, and prepare technical reports for customer review, while pursuing opportunities in welding metallurgy and related qualification

Qualifications

• US citizenship required to obtain and maintain US DOE Q-level security clearance.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, or Materials Joining Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Performs Welding Engineering duties to support daily welding operations.
• Analyzes process efficiency, troubleshoots defects, performs quality control, and drives cost savings.
• Evaluates and develops welding specifications with customers.
• Develops robust joining procedures for high-precision components using GTAW, EBW, LBW, Resistance Welding, and Vacuum Furnace Brazing.
• Presents technical reports and communicates with customer subject matter experts.
• Writes weld qualification reports, weld procedure specifications, and work instructions.

Skills

Welding engineering

Quality control

Process efficiency

Education

BS in Welding Engineering / Welding Engineering Technology / Materials Joining Engineering (ABET)

Tools

GTAW

EBW

LBW

Resistance Welding

Furnace Processes

Job description

The Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), managed and operated by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, is a premier advanced manufacturing facility that supports the safety, security, reliability and effectiveness of our nation's nuclear deterrent. With nearly 7,000 employees combined in Kansas City, Missouri, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, KCNSC protects our nation and allies by producing trusted national security products and services for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration.

We create innovative solutions to complex national security challenges, and lead with accountability, collaboration and an unwavering dedication to our mission and core values.

Are you ready to do work that matters?

Summary

Entry level position performing routine engineering functions on assigned projects or sub-projects of a general nature and limited scope by applying standard mathematical, physical science, and/or engineering technologies. Completes assignments with detailed instructions

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs Welding Engineering duties to support daily welding operations
• Applies technical engineering skillset to analyze process efficiency, troubleshoot defects, perform quality control functions, and drive cost savings
• Evaluates, applies and develops complex welding specifications in cooperation with the customer
• Develops robust and repeatable joining procedures for high precision components using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Electron Beam Welding (EBW), Laser Beam Welding (LBW), Resistance Welding, and Vacuum Furnace Brazing
• Presents technical reports and communicates technical directly to customer subject matter experts
• Writes weld qualification reports, weld procedure specifications, and work instructions

You Must Have

• US citizenship in order to obtain and maintain US Dept of Energy ""Q"" level security clearance
• Bachelor of Science degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, or Materials Joining Engineering from an ABET accredited program

We Value

• Graduate Degree (Master's degree or PhD) in Welding, Metallurgical or Materials Joining Engineering or other equivalent field from an ABET accredited program/university
• Undergraduate Degree in Metallurgical or Materials Joining Engineering in addition to a Welding Engineering (Technology / Joining) degree from an ABET accredited program/university
• Relevant experience performing welding engineering or similar metal product processing; generally 2 or more years desired
• Research and development experience in welding processes and/or welding metallurgy
• Technical understanding of stainless-steel welding metallurgy
• Experience using and developing weld procedures for EBW, LBW, GTAW, Resistance Welding, and/or Furnace Processes
• Strong desire to drive advancements in welding technology and processes
• Ability to quickly adapt to new processes and materials

This job description is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned. Employees must maintain regular, reliable attendance, and be able to work on-site and travel as needed.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Industry leading 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Certification & License Programs
• Mission driven culture

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We are required by the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review, including checks of references, credit, law enforcement records and employment/education history. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Dual citizenship may affect clearance eligibility.

All employment offers are contingent on a federal background investigation. Substance abuse, illegal drug use, falsified information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness may result in denial or loss of clearance and termination of employment.

Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Requirements For MedPEDs

If you have a medical portable electronic device (MedPED) — such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids or diagnostic equipment used to measure or monitor body functions — you may be required to meet NNSA security requirements if employed by us.

If you have a MedPED and are selected for an on-site interview, additional steps may be required to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements before your interview date.If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application, please send an email to our Reasonable Accommodation Support Team at [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Job ID: 5551
• Category: Engineering
• Level of Experience: Entry-Level
• Posting Location: Kansas City National Security Campus 14520 Botts Road Kansas City, MO, 64147
• Remote Eligibility: On-Site
• Travel Required: 0-10%
• Approved Work States: MO
• Hourly/Salary: Salary
• Division: 800
• Department: E23