Welding Supervisor

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; East Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Profit sharing

Health benefits

Learning & development

Referral program

Competitive pay

Stock purchase plan

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation's Target Rock team in East Farmingdale, NY seeks an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead welding fabrication and machining improvements, drive cost reductions, and reinforce safety and quality standards across the shop floor.

You will supervise equipment setup, champion lean initiatives, manage ROI tracking, and ensure compliance with procedures while mentoring staff and advancing manufacturing technology.

Qualifications

• BSME degree or equivalent in mechanical/industrial technology; CAD/CAM experience required.
• Mastercam CAD/CAM software version X4+ with solid modeling.
• DNC Server systems knowledge; Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion continuous improvement initiatives across welding fabrication and machining.
• Supervise setup of new equipment and ensure proper use and utilization.
• Develop and maintain project plans for improvement activities.
• Track KPI impact related to cost, quality, and throughput during ROI.
• Adhere to procedures to promote product quality and accurate documentation.
• Lean implementation: guide engineering teams to adopt new processes.

Skills

Welding supervision

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Cost reduction

Quality assurance

Process optimization

Education

BSME degree

CAD/CAM software

Tools

Mastercam CAD/CAM

DNC Server Systems

MS Office

Job description

Welding Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to join our Target Rock Team!

In this role, you will lead and champion continuous improvement initiatives across our machining and welding fabrication processes. You will leverage the latest technologies and industry best practices to drive process improvements, cost reductions, enhanced quality and performance, and a stronger safety culture for our associates.

Location: East Farmingdale, NY

Salary/hourly rate: $95,000 to $126,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New York. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

• New Manufacturing Technology and Optimization: Support the company’s future growth by ensuring the company has the latest manufacturing technology and optimization. Evaluate and make recommendations for new technology and tooling within the factory.
• Author and obtain required approval Appropriation Requests (AR) within CW Policies for recommendation capital expenditure
• Develop and maintain required Project Plans for improvement activities
• Supervise set-up of new equipment. Ensure the satisfactory operation and instructs others to use the new equipment properly. Supervise implementations to ensure satisfactory utilization and performance
• Track results of project impact, KPI’s related to cost, quality, and throughput for the duration of ROI calculations
• Ensure adherence to Company’s and departmental procedures that promote quality of the products and accuracy of documentation.
• Maintain up to date information concerning new manufacturing technology and equipment. Investigate their potential applications to the Company’s products and provide recommendations as applicable and/or feasible.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.
• Lean Implementation Support: Actively participate as part of the executive team in the planning and execution of lean manufacturing efforts. As changes are implemented, lead the Engineering teams to adopt the new processes and changes. Link all goals and objectives from the top level of the company to the processes of the engineering team.
• Administration of the welder workmanship program.

What You Bring

• Diversified background concerning mechanical principles, machining practices, the properties of metals, and application of mathematics and dimensions to production equipment and tooling.
• Strong drafting skills concerning machine shop practices and techniques.
• Able to mentally visualize and comprehend manufacturing processes, phases, equipment, and tooling interactions to economically solve production problems in a timely manner.
• Strong computer – controlled machine tools applications.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience with a minimum of three (3) years in supervisory/managerial responsibilities.
• Advanced Education and diversified background in welding. As a minimum ten (10) years of hands-on experience as a welding application engineer in a manufacturing environment where Oxyacetylene Hardsurfacing, PTA, GTA x-ray quality structure and seal welding as well as LASER and electron beam welding.
• Strength in engineering metallurgy of material properties, material specifications, pre and post heat-treatment requirements, brazing.
• Knowledge of critical weld joints and hard surfacing deposits.
• Must possess the mental capacity to comprehend information provided daily and make own decisions.
• Must be a US citizen

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• BSME degree or a BS degree with a concentration and/or equivalent experience in mechanical/ industrial technology. Computer literate – CAD/CAM experience required.
• Mastercam CAD/CAM Software Version X4 or greater with Solid Modeling. Working Knowledge of DNC Server Systems, Microsoft Office Applications.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Founded in 1951 to meet the special severe service valve requirements of the United States Nuclear Navy, Target Rock is today the premier supplier of highly engineered, valves and related products to both the U.S. Navy nuclear fleet and the global nuclear power generation industry. The first Target Rock valves were installed on the U.S.S. Nautilus, the U.S. Navy’s first nuclear powered submarine.

To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - Target Rock (cw-ems.com)

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contactTalent Acquisition.

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