Welding Engineer - Heat Exchanger Innovator

TransTech Group; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free HSA health plan

401(k) with company match

Dental and vision

AD&D and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Metalforms, now part of TransTech Group, seeks an experienced Welding Engineer to drive welding processes for heat exchangers and pressure equipment in Houston/Beaumont. You will develop WPS/PQR, ensure ASME code compliance, and partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales to resolve complex welding challenges and cut costs.

You will lead welding qualification programs, mentor welders, and seek automation opportunities while maintaining quality controls across projects.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Welding, Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant welding engineering experience, preferably in pressure vessel, heat exchanger, or heavy fabrication manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Section VIII and IX, including welding procedure and welder qualifications.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot shop welding issues and interpret drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, qualify, maintain, and standardize Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualifications in accordance with ASME Code and customer requirements.
• Review customer specifications, drawings, and project requirements; establish welding requirements and prepare weld maps and instructions.
• Provide technical guidance on welding processes, metallurgy, filler metals, preheat, postweld heat treatment (PWHT), and specialized applications.
• Support manufacturing in troubleshooting weld issues, investigating defects, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to reduce rework, improve productivity, and control costs.
• Support Sales Engineering with welding specification reviews, technical clarifications, cost estimates, and schedule considerations.
• Maintain welding-related procedures, work instructions, and quality controls in compliance with codes and customer specifications.
• Identify opportunities for welding automation, standardization, and improved manufacturing practices.
• Train and guide welders, inspectors, engineers, and manufacturing personnel.
• Collaborate with TransTech welding engineers to share expertise and standardize procedures; support ASME audits and ISO 9001 initiatives.

Conocimientos

ASME knowledge

Welding engineering

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering

Herramientas

GTAW

GMAW

SMAW

SAW

Welding automation software

Descripción del empleo

Metalforms, now part of TransTech Group, seeks an experienced Welding Engineer to drive welding processes for heat exchangers and pressure equipment in Houston/Beaumont. You will develop WPS/PQR, ensure ASME code compliance, and partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales to resolve complex welding challenges and cut costs.

You will lead welding qualification programs, mentor welders, and seek automation opportunities while maintaining quality controls across projects.