Welding Engineer – Procedures, QA & Production Lead

General Dynamics NASSCO; California; On-site; USD 87,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Wellness coaching

Onsite health services

Job summary

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com is seeking a Welding Engineer to plan, develop welding techniques and support production in a shipbuilding environment. The role interfaces with fabrication, engineering, and vendors to ensure quality and cost improvements.

Candidate must hold a BS in Welding Engineering, be capable of supervising teams, and progress toward a certified welding inspector status. Strong communication, training ability, and knowledge of military standards are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Welding Engineering or Metallurgy with training in welding and production methods.
• Knowledge of welding processes, equipment, filler materials, blueprint reading, and NDT.
• Ability to supervise and train staff in welding theory and practice.
• Familiarity with military shipbuilding standards and welding codes.
• Potential to become a certified welding inspector.
• 2+ years in related manufacturing engineering.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fabrication and welding areas for proper procedures and fit up; develop work instructions.
• Implements quality control procedures and monitors production to ensure compliance with code requirements.
• Tracks NDT performance to evaluate quality and implements corrective action.
• Maintains liaison with owner representatives, Classification Societies, and Military agencies to resolve welding and fabrication issues.
• Evaluates capabilities and utilization of new equipment and welding materials and coordinates successful implementation in production.
• Develops welding techniques and qualifies weld procedures; controls all testing for PQR and writes WPS.
• Supervises two or more workers and has authority on hiring/firing decisions.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate projects with status reports and final reports.
• Data management for welding/brazing procedure and qualification activities.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Welding engineering

NDT methods

Supervision

Welding metallurgy

Military standards

CWI eligibility

Task management

Communication skills

Education

BS in Welding Eng

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com is seeking a Welding Engineer to plan, develop welding techniques and support production in a shipbuilding environment. The role interfaces with fabrication, engineering, and vendors to ensure quality and cost improvements.

Candidate must hold a BS in Welding Engineering, be capable of supervising teams, and progress toward a certified welding inspector status. Strong communication, training ability, and knowledge of military standards are essential.