Material & Process Engineer 2

United Launch Alliance•Decatur, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Material & Process Engineer with responsibilities in nonmetallic materials and processes. Assignments include analyzing, researching, designing, and developing materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design and/or application in structures, systems, and subsystems, specializing in the applied principles of welding. The role involves developing, analyzing, and applying material properties and design allowables, implementing engineering processes and quality engineering specifications for welding applications specific to aerospace. Material analyses may include failure analysis of weld assemblies, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications. The engineer may also review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures specific to welding operations and understand complex machinery, developing weld schedules/programs for that machinery capable of reviewing weld data to determine trends and out-of-family welds to determine acceptable weld repairs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Weld Engineering; Weld Engineering Technology; Materials Joining Engineering; or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
Minimum 2 years of experience in weld engineering with expertise in resistance welding, welding aluminum alloys and stainless steel with varying thicknesses in one or more of the following areas: automated gas tungsten arc welding, manual gas tungsten arc welding, friction stir welding, and laser welding
Practical experience with weld system programming and weld system troubleshooting
Knowledge of military and industry process applications and standards as related to welding and manufacturing operations
Communication skills (verbal and written) including requirements, documentation and presentations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
This position will require working extended hours and /or weekends along with off shifts, as necessary to support testing and production delivery activities.
Ability to work at elevated heights and small spaces.
Exposure to manufacturing techniques and assemblies
Proficient in troubleshooting problems and arriving at a solution in a timely manner
Attention to details and good documentation of observations/findings
Ability to read and interpret Blueprints and/or model based engineering
Ability to review visual, dye penetrant, and x-ray discrepancies and disposition rework/repair instructions to resolve welding defects.

Nice To Haves

Support to multiple welding processes within an Aerospace Production environment
Develop and qualify welding schedules, support/evaluate weld mechanical testing and metallurgical inspection, support weld tool design, and implement weld process improvements
Coordinate with engineering and production operations personnel to develop and communicate non-conformance repair procedures and implement related corrective actions
Develop On the Job Training packages (OJT) and certifications required to perform welding on ULA hardware
Train and certify technicians in friction stir welding (FSW), resistance spot welding (RSW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), orbital tube welding (OTW), and laser welding
Work requires frequent interaction with other organizational groups, such as: Facilities, Tooling, Production, Design Engineering, Equipment Contractors, and others.
Recommend, develop, and implement new concepts, principles, and products for the Weld Center, focusing on resolving issues that are of central importance to ULA
Provide leadership and mentorship to less qualified weld engineers as well as weld technicians

Responsibilities

Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems, and subsystems specializing in the applied principles of welding.
Develops, analyzes, and applies material properties and design allowables, implementing engineering processes and quality engineering specifications for welding applications specific to aerospace.
Material analyses may include failure analysis of weld assemblies, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications.
May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures specific to welding operations.
Understanding complex machinery and developing weld schedules/programs for that machinery capable of reviewing weld data to determine trends and out of family welds to determine acceptable weld repairs.