Welding Engineer - Philadelphia, PA

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Philadelphia, Groton (Philadelphia County, CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a lead regional welding engineer, where you will oversee welding processes at suppliers and manufacturing facilities. This high-visibility role offers the chance to provide technical guidance for both nuclear and non-nuclear applications, ensuring compliance with welding standards and specifications. You will interact with various departments and external organizations, preparing detailed reports and driving process improvements. This position not only allows you to leverage your engineering expertise but also offers opportunities for travel and collaboration in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for welding and engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 4+ years of engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee welding at suppliers and manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure compliance with welding specifications and standards.
• Prepare technical reports from audits and investigations.

Skills

Welding Engineering

Technical Guidance

Compliance Review

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

* This position is located in Philadelphia, PA.*

The successful candidate will contribute to the oversight of welding conducted at specific Electric Boat Suppliers and manufacturing facilities. This individual will serve as a lead regional welding engineer for Strategically Outsourced components, stationed at Electric Boat’s Philadelphia, PA facility. This high-visibility position provides technical guidance and welding expertise for Nuclear and Nonnuclear applications. Responsibilities include ensuring welders follow policies and procedures, reviewing onboarding and training programs, evaluating welding non-conformances, reviewing supplier welding performance and documentation for compliance, and overseeing supplier and Electric Boat welder performance.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and ensuring compliance with fabrication and welding specifications
• Maintaining company standards, procedures, and process improvements in welding
• Providing technical guidance for construction support and problem resolution
• Interacting with various departments and external organizations as required
• Preparing technical reports from audits, testing, research, and investigations
• Traveling to suppliers and facilities approximately 30% of the year

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering
• 4+ years of professional engineering experience

Preferred:

• Understanding of welding metallurgy fundamentals
• Experience with commercial or military welding specifications
• Experience in industrial welding, shipbuilding, or heavy fabrication
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or equivalent)

Skills

• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate specifications, procedures, reports, and drawings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills to investigate problems, gather data, and work collaboratively

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Kneeling