Welding Engineer — R&D, Procedures & QA

Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc.; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

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Job summary

Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc. (TEi), part of Babcock Power Inc., leads in heat-transfer tech with design, engineering, manufacturing, installation and service. TEi operates facilities across the US and a manufacturing site in Joplin, MO.

The role focuses on welding engineering oversight, procedure development, NDE familiarity and adherence to ASME BPVC standards to ensure project success. Compensation reflects DOE and regional norms for senior welding leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or related field.
• In lieu of degree, minimum 5 years of related welding engineering experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or SCWI certification or equivalent experience in a heavy fabrication shop.
• Hands-on fabrication/manufacturing experience.
• Deep working knowledge of ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 1 and ASME Section IX welding procedures/PQ using TWI or similar systems.
• Familiarity with ASME Section III, Division 1; 5 a plus.
• Knowledge of NDE methods and interpretation.
• AWS-CWI/SCWI/CWE/CWENG certifications.
• Knowledge of steel fabrication practices; technical writing skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Knowledge and use of Welding Procedure and PQ software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shop floor welding technician activities.
• Review customer specifications and identify welding requirements.
• Document review and provide comments on TEi standards.
• Review project-specific customer specs and identify welding requirements and materials of construction.
• Develop new welding procedures for project-specific applications.
• Identify welding procedures to be used on each project and include in the APL.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Processes.
• Oversee new hire welders and contractor testing for efficient testing methods.
• Create and maintain welder testing evaluation methods for onboarding.
• Create WPS/PQR documentation and maintain records in TWI software.
• Maintain welder continuity records in TWI software.
• Perform R&D on new welding techniques, equipment, processes for efficiency.
• Monitor welder performance and take corrective action as needed.
• Oversee welding-related training for welders, fitters and assemblers.
• Monitor inventory of weld filler metal and materials.
• Conduct weekly audits of weld filler metal requisition and wire inventory.
• Provide weld efficiency rates to Sales for quoting and estimating data.

Skills

Welding engineering

ASME BPVC knowledge

NDE familiarity

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering

Tools

TWI software

Welding Procedure Qualification software

Job description

Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc. (TEi), proudly part of Babcock Power Inc., stands at the forefront of cutting-edge heat-transfer technology, catering to a diverse range of industries. With a seamless integration of design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and service, TEi offers complete, expertly crafted solutions backed by decades of experience. Headquartered in La Palma, CA, TEi also operates offices in Tulsa, OK; Houston, TX; and Trevose, PA, alongside a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Joplin, MO.

The Welding Engineer is responsible for all welding related activities at Thermal Engineering International, (USA) Inc. This includes review of customer specifications, identifying project specific welding procedures, communicating with customers to resolve welding related comments or issues, maintaining existing weld procedures, creating new weld procedures as required, testing of welders, and creating and maintaining welder qualification documentation at Thermal Engineering International, (USA) Inc.

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and identify welding requirements
• Evaluate project documents, provide comments, and request clarification on requirements that differ from TEi standards
• Ensure special customer requirements are incorporated into Manufacturing and Inspection Test Plans (MITPs)
• Identify and assign applicable welding procedures for inclusion in the Approved Procedures Listing (APL)
• Develop and maintain welder evaluation methods to enhance onboarding and training programs
• Create and maintain WPS/PQR documentation and related records within TWI software
• Research and implement new welding technologies, equipment, and processes to improve efficiency
• Coordinate welding-related training for welders, fitters, and assemblers as required
• Monitor welding consumable inventory, including filler metals and related materials
• Conduct regular audits of filler metal requisition and wire inventory control programs
• Provide welding efficiency metrics to support sales, quoting, and estimating activities
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• In lieu of degree, having a minimum of 5 years of prior related experience in a similar welding engineering roll
• Engineer-in-Training or Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI) certification or equivalent experience and training in a heavy fabrication code shop environment will be considered
• Hands-on experience in a fabrication or manufacturing setting
• Deep working knowledge of ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 1 and ASME Section IX welding procedure and performance qualification using TWI or similar weld tracking systems and software.
• Experience with ASME Section III, Division 1, 5 a plus.
• Familiarity with non-destructive examination (NDE) methods and interpretation
• AWS - Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI), Certified Welding Educator (CWE), and or Certified Welding Engineer (CWENG)
• Knowledge of general steel fabrication practices and processes
• Knowledge and experience in technical writing
• Microsoft Office operating systems
• Knowledge and use of Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification software.
  
  

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we include base pay ranges for all US-based job postings that encompass all potential locations and levels for the open positions. Our base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry. Final offers may vary based on multiple factors including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting.

Compensation: 85,000 - 103,000 annually DOE

Benefits

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