Welding Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Employee ownership (ESOP)

401(k) options

Tuition assistance and STEM programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Welding Process Engineer in Pullman, WA to support welding engineering for new manufacturing initiatives and military specifications.

You will lead cross-functional projects and work in a world-class manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes welding metallurgy knowledge, GTAW and GMAW expertise, problem solving, project management, and strong documentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage projects.
• Excellent writing, documentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with quick learning and willingness to take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide welding engineering support to design, fabrication, and support teams
• Specify, develop, implement, and sustain welding and welding-related processes
• Improve quality, yield, efficiency, and capacity of welding processes in accordance with strategic objectives
• Apply problem solving skills to identify root cause
• Evaluate new equipment and processes
• Interpret results and provide recommendations to management

Education

B.S. in Welding Engineering or related technical field

Tools

GTAW

GMAW

NDT

Job description

Welding Process Engineer

We are seeking a professional, innovative and detail-oriented individual for our Welding Process Engineer position within our Vertical Integration Division. If you are looking for a welding engineering role supporting new manufacturing initiatives, working to military specifications, and leading cross-functional projects in pursuit of problem solving in world class manufacturing facilities, then this position could be for you!

Expected Job Duties

• Provide welding engineering support to design, fabrication, and support teams
• Specify, develop, implement, and sustain welding and welding-related processes
• Improve quality, yield, efficiency, and capacity of welding processes in accordance with strategic objectives
• Apply problem solving skills to identify root cause
• Evaluate new equipment and processes
• Interpret results and provide recommendations to management

This job might be for you if you are a US Citizen and if:

• You have a B.S. in Welding Engineering or related technical field
• You are knowledgeable in welding metallurgy and GTAW and GMAW processes
• You have strong problem-solving skills and can effectively manage projects
• You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• You are quick to learn new skills and open to taking on new responsibilities
• You enjoy working in a team environment

You may be a stronger fit for this position if:

• You have experience developing and supporting welding processes in a manufacturing environment
• You have extensive experience working in accordance with standards/specifications, especially military or aerospace specifications
• You have a working knowledge of NDT processes
• You have hands-on experience with welding and fabrication processes

Physical Requirements

• Lift, push, pull and maneuver up to 40 pounds frequently
• Sit and/or stand at least 8 hours
• Vision correctable to 20/30 or better
• Differentiate color

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options. We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay. We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Information

• Associate Welding Engineer: $91,500 - $124,500
• Welding Engineer: $100,600 - $144,400
• Lead Welding Engineer: $121,100 - $170,400
• We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level.
• Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.