Manufacturing Engineer II (Weld)

Barnes • Ogden, UT

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About The Position

Barnes Aerospace, Ogden Division is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide process engineering services and technical support to the shop floor for new and existing products. The role supports the division’s business goals and objectives for profitable, sustainable growth and reports to the Engineering Manager.

The engineer develops, qualifies, and optimizes welding processes for aerospace hardware; prepares welding documentation; provides technical oversight and troubleshooting; and supports training and qualification of welding and weld inspection personnel. The position also works with customers, suppliers, sales, manufacturing, and quality to resolve technical issues and support production needs. It investigates product and process non-conformances, uses statistical systems to analyze and improve processes, and assists with customer RFQs. The role supports company policies, procedures, and safety requirements, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience with fusion welding processes, including GTAW and PAW.
• Experience with resistance welding processes, including RSW and RSEW, and brazing processes.
• Familiarity with aerospace welding standards such as AWS D17.1 and AWS D17.2, and with NADCAP requirements.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Proven scheduling and organizational skills to complete assigned functions.
• Proficiency in reading, analyzing, and interpreting customer drawings, specifications, procedures, and standards.
• Proficiency with computer systems and basic software; CAD experience.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization, including internal and external contacts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and established deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum three years of aerospace industry experience, preferred, with process engineering experience in basic manufacturing operations, welding, brazing, and/or heat treat.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification, preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, or a similar degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering support activities in preparing customer parts for production.
• Plan, organize, and direct internal and external services and design activities as needed to meet timelines and budget constraints.
• Develop, qualify, and optimize welding processes for aerospace hardware.
• Author welding procedure specifications (WPSs), procedure qualification records (PQRs), and work instructions in accordance with industry and customer specifications.
• Provide technical oversight of welding activities, troubleshoot production issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support training and qualification of welding and weld inspection personnel.
• Interface with customers and suppliers to resolve technical issues.
• Investigate and analyze process and product non-conformances and provide solutions.
• Develop statistical systems, such as trend analysis, to analyze data and specifications and continually improve products and processes.
• Assist in responding to customer Requests for Quotes (RFQs).
• Work with sales, manufacturing, and quality to support technical needs.
• Support company policies, procedures, and safety policies.
• Work with the Engineering Manager to implement new or revised policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level