Welding Engineer — Nuclear & Defense Solutions

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Barberton, Ohio is seeking a Welding Engineer to lead welding procedure development, qualification, and supervision of weld operations.

The role requires deep theoretical grounding in multiple welding processes and the ability to apply practical fabrication standards. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering and a working knowledge of both commercial and military welding specifications, with hands-on experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Thoretically understands gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, shielded metal arc, submerged arc, and plasma arc welding processes.
• Hands-on experience in welding is desirable, not required.
• Working knowledge of welding qualification and fabrication specifications (commercial and/or military).
• Knowledge of welding of ferrous and non-ferrous base metals including base metal microstructure and weld metal transformations.
• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, approve and release welding procedures per specifications and weld procedure qualifications.
• Prepare and review welding/fabrication plans (bead placement sketches, setup sheets, welding instructions).
• Qualification, documentation, and maintenance of welding procedures and welders/welding operators.
• Supervise welders and welding operators on critical weld operations.
• Troubleshoot welding operations (weldability issues, equipment failures).
• Identify, design, procure, and implement welding equipment or fixtures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineer

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Barberton, Ohio is seeking a Welding Engineer to lead welding procedure development, qualification, and supervision of weld operations.

The role requires deep theoretical grounding in multiple welding processes and the ability to apply practical fabrication standards. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering and a working knowledge of both commercial and military welding specifications, with hands-on experience preferred.