Welding Engineer

Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc.; Milford (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Milford, NH seeks a Welding Engineer to manage complex projects, mentor staff, and ensure adherence to welding standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering and experience in aerospace welding. This role offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, fostering professional growth and development.

Benefits

Onsite Gym/Fitness Center

Medical and Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401K with Excellent Company Match

Company Profit Sharing Plan

3 weeks’ Vacation to start

Training and Educational Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years in engineering/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous experience with TIG repair welding of aerospace parts.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex projects and programs for manufacturing improvement.
• Review engineering changes and perform technical liaison.
• Mentor operators and junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Material Science

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

US Operations - Main Campus, Milford, New Hampshire, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.

We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.

Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Company Profit Sharing Plan
• 3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation at 10 years seniority
• We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
• Training and Educational Assistance Programs

Prime Responsibilities and Major Factors in Evaluating Performance:

1. Review/prepare welding and process instructions, standards, and specifications for complex castings using techniques requiring extensive dexterity, very close visual attention and welding experience.

2. Manage complex projects and programs by providing ownership and responsibility of key manufacturing improvement initiatives.

3. Review with Engineering and Quality groups for weld best practice methods and adherence to ISO and AS9100 standards. Provide direction and certify/recertify Repair Welders as required.

4. Provide necessary expertise to assist as appropriate effective troubleshooting and resolution to any interruptions and failure analysis. Welds are subject to X-Ray, FPI and other tests to determine of internal weld defects exist.

5. Repair defects in castings made from materials which are difficult to weld, such as cobalt, stainless steel, all nickel-based alloys.

6. Identify and install key manufacturing processes or enhancements, identify new or alternate manufacturing technologies to increase the factory's cost effectiveness (cost reduction, modernization, ergonomic and quality improvements)

7. Provide consultation, direction and mentoring to less experienced manufacturing engineering staff or contractors.

8. As the Welding Engineer SME identify and nurture talent within the manufacturing team. Mentor operators and junior engineers, foster a culture of continuous learning, and serve as a bridge between the strategic and the tactical engineering groups.

9. Work on an interdisciplinary basis to lead or participate in projects or programs that require cross-functional expertise.

10. Identify and implement improvements in corporate business processes and work instructions.

11. Analysis of welding conditions.

12. Assisting with in-service inspections and evaluations.

13. The essential duties identified are representative but are not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all the responsibilities of the position.

14. Performs actions defined by customers to complete component manufacturing documentation and obtain customer approvals, as required, to qualify as a source for production of specific products. Interfaces with customer technical personnel in the definition of the most producible and cost-effective component to accomplish customer requirements.

15. Investigates and initiates corrective action on manufacturing problems arising in the manufacture of products and in manufacturing problems associated with the inspection and testing of products as it pertains to weld repair of product.

16. Establishes operating equipment specifications, improves manufacturing techniques and introduces new process equipment to the welding and NDT inspection process.

17. Reviews and evaluates engineering changes and/or other specification requirements and performs technical liaison function with production planning and engineering personnel.

18. Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.

19. Must be capable of delivering on commitments in a timely and efficient manner.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. May be involved in training and developing less experienced technical personnel.

2. Observe the Hitchiner code of conduct, safety and quality principles.

3. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Material Science, or Metallurgical Engineering.

2. 4+ years in engineering/manufacturing environment preferred.

3. Previous experience with TIG repair welding of aerospace parts and components with superalloy materials.

4. Knowledge of the practical application of welding science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the welding and fabrication of various products.

5. Excellent mechanical and robotic aptitude

6. Familiarity with engineering blueprints and schematics.

7. Ability to handle physical workload.

8. A sense of urgency with the ability to finish work efficiently and accurately in a high paced environment.

9. Must possess good communication and organizational skills.

10. Computer literacy is a must, including competency in general MS Office applications, technical computer modeling and statistical tools.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. EOE/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

US Operations - Main Campus, Milford, New Hampshire, United States of America