Brazing/Mechanical Engineer - 1st Shift

Bodycote North America•Compton, CA

11d•$105,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Braze Engineer provides brazing and assembly process assistance to the plant under the direction of the General Manager. He/she is responsible for the development of brazing systems and technology to ensure that services are provided meet the contractual requirements established by customers and procedures. He/she is also responsible for supporting the sales function with braze related issues and quotations. This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer’s inventory and as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage. This position is classified as exempt and paid on a salary basis.

Requirements

This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
Engineer Degree or (equivalent experience) in metallurgical, materials, or welding engineering.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in thermal process processing with emphasis on brazing processes (furnace, induction, or torch, etc.).
Knowledge of heat treating, operations management, metallurgy, inspection and customer needs through technical and advanced training, seminars, college, B.S.M.E. (metallurgy) and/or equivalent work experience.
Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and written, including reports as required, attend staff meetings and interface with other departments.
Must be knowledgeable of tooling needs and costs.
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and customer specifications.
Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism.
Must be able to work in a sitting and/or standing position for extended periods of time in an office/industrial environment
Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions
Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions
Ability to lift 25-50 lbs.
Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
Ability to hear in person and via phone

Nice To Haves

Tooling design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs activities of braze and maintains appropriate braze staffing as needed to meet company goals
Work with plant personnel to evaluate and solve braze related issues.
Provide technical support to Sales and assist with braze related quotations.
Works with customers with braze related issues.
Develop new brazing processes for new work, select the appropriate plant for it, place the work, and train plant employees in accordance with BMS requirements.
Evaluate plant brazing capabilities as needed to recommend new equipment, equipment upgrades, or new technology.
Provide input to the Quality Group with respect to brazing processes.
Ensures customers’ needs are appropriately met by shipping to schedule with minimum turnaround time and a high degree of quality, working closely with the Quality Manager.
Responsible for enforcing company handbook and communicates with Office Manager and/or General Manager on matters relating to discipline.
Responsible for purchasing and/or approving materials for shop, facilities, tooling, fixtures, etc., under the guidance of the General Manager.
Participates in staff meetings as a member of management.
Must work in a manner consistent with the EMS.
Performs other duties as dictated by position or required by the General Manager.
Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate the English language.