Welding EngineerFull-time

Senior Aerospace; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Aerospace in Bartlett, IL is seeking a welding engineer to study and optimize welding processes for aircraft components. You will analyze technical and cost aspects, coordinate tests, and develop repeatable, high-quality weld methods compatible with single-piece flow production.

The role requires advanced knowledge in metallurgy, weld design and process development, and a track record of delivering improvements.

Qualifications

• High school with two years of college training in metallurgy, weld design, strength of material.
• Five years progressively responsible experience in welding and developing welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Study and analyze the technical and cost aspects of existing information relating to a welding problem before starting investigations or development program.
• Experiment or coordinate activities to determine capacities and limitations of welding processes for aircraft and missile parts.
• Issue Technical Reports and Process Specifications for welding and analyze test results to derive conclusions for best methods.
• Develop detailed planning for repeatable, sustainable weld quality compatible with single-piece flow production.
• Coordinate welding program results, recommend improvements in design methods and equipment, and maintain records of changes.

Education

Metallurgy, weld design, strength of material

Job description

Job Description

• Study and analyze the technical and cost aspects of existing information relating to a welding problem before starting investigations or development program.
• Experiment or coordinate the activities of others in experimenting with new applications of tools, equipment, and welding processes, to determine capacities, limitations, and characteristic reaction of metals or processes, used or usable in manufacture of aircraft and missile parts. Investigate and develop new methods of joining material.
• Acts as Solver on welding problem for foreman.
• Issues Technical Reports and Process Specifications for welding. Record, compile, and analyze test results obtained from welding research, and from these results derive conclusions subject to review by immediate supervisor as to the best method of resolving assigned problems.
• Develop detailed planning that leads to repeatable, sustainable weld quality. The resulting process should be compatible with single-piece flow line production.
• Reviews and analyzes results of welding programs conducted by other personnel. Recommends use of welding research processes and procedures which investigation has proven will provide the best solution to assembly of company products.
• Submit to supervisor, periodic reports indicating programs and plans for future activities and showing degree of accomplishment on work currently in process.
• Develop or identify, then recommend improvements in engineering design methods, engineering, and equipment when those changes will simplify production operations, reduce costs, or improve product quality. Observe the success of recommended changes and maintain records to verify its superiority.
• Coordinate the activities of other employees who may be assigned to assist. Follow up with other departments which are participating in welding research program and report progress so that action necessary to complete the operations satisfactorily and on schedule may be taken.
• Keep abreast of improvements in welding equipment, processes, and techniques.
• Coordinates certification of welders.
• Follow all Senior policies and procedures.
• Other duties with the work as assigned.

Summary

This job classification covers the assignment to and the independent performance of varied and complex professional duties in the specialized field of welding of materials, parts or assemblies. Plans performance of assignments comprised of programs ranging progressively from simple to moderately complex problems in the specialized field of welding.

Additional Work Responsibilities

In addition to the above, Engineers are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices. Senior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High school augmented by two years college training in metallurgy, weld design, strength of material and five years progressively responsible experience in welding and developing of welding processes in the matter of precision metal products; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

Annual Target Salary = $120K

Monday - Friday 1st Shift

Joining our team will provide you with a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team. You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, matching 401K plan and paid time off.

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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