Materials & Processes, Welding Engineer Sr Stf

Lockheed Martin•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

You will be the Welding Subject Matter Expert for the Multi Function Capability (MFC) Engineering Team. Our team drives the design, development, and production of advanced hardware at both the Dallas and Orlando sites, ensuring weld quality, reliability, and manufacturability across a portfolio of critical programs. What You Will Be Doing As the Welding SME you will be the go to authority for all welding related technical challenges. You’ll partner with design, tooling, automation, and manufacturing engineers to embed robust welding solutions early in the product lifecycle, while also supporting investigations, audits, and qualification campaigns that keep our programs on schedule and on budget. Your responsibilities will include: Representing the organization in technical meetings, presenting solutions, and championing weld related innovations throughout the project lifecycle. Why Join Us Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. You are a collaborative, detail driven engineer who thrives at the intersection of design and production. You love turning complex technical problems into streamlined, repeatable processes and enjoy mentoring peers across disciplines. This role stands out because you’ll influence multiple high impact programs, work hands on with cutting edge welding technologies, and have direct access to senior leadership and external partners. If you’re eager to shape weld quality standards, drive continuous improvement, and see your solutions ship on real hardware, this is the opportunity to accelerate your career and make a tangible difference. Apply now and become a pivotal part of a team that builds the future, one weld at a time. We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Further Information About This Opportunity: This position is in Grand Prairie, TX. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Requirements

B.S. degree or higher in welding engineering, welding engineering technology, or related field.
10+ years’ experience with hands on fabrication and manufacturing of welded assemblies
Demonstrate experience working with structured welding codes.
Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed.
Experience writing test plans, test procedures, and inspection criteria.
Must have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
Experience working with aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, nickel alloys(Move to Desired) and high strength steels.
Be willing to travel as required approximately 60%, both domestic and international
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Experience leading teams and training engineers in Welding best practices

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Master’s degree in Welding Engineering
Experience with the following processes: GTAW, GMAW, LBW, EBW Fundamental knowledge of welding processes across a variety of material systems.
Experience with root Cause Analysis and corrective actions including, but not limited to, optical and SEM fractography/ metallography, hardness, chemical analysis, and mechanical testing
Certifications in Lean Six Sigma New graduate may not have work experience to qualify
Experience with AWS D17.1, D1.2, D1.1
Fundamental understanding of welding processes including, but not limited to, resistance, electron beam, laser beam, plasma arc, resistance, friction stir, GTAW, and GMAW
Experience with Tooling design experience for welded assemblies to reduce weldment distortion and improve producibility.

Responsibilities

Reviewing engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for weld symbols, processes, and code compliance; providing clear, actionable feedback.
Leading internal and external root cause investigations of welding issues and recommending corrective actions that boost productivity.
Conducting on site supplier audits and weld quality inspections to enforce our standards on hardware received from vendors.
Designing, planning, and executing welding qualification test programs; interpreting mechanical test and nondestructive evaluation (NDE) results.
Drafting Statements of Work (SOW) and coordinating with external weld integrators or vendors to add new capabilities or expand capacity.
Supporting cross functional teams (design, manufacturing, materials engineering) with process improvements and fabrication issue resolution.
Developing and updating welding procedures, documentation, and work instructions to reflect best practices and lessons learned.
Representing the organization in technical meetings, presenting solutions, and championing weld related innovations throughout the project lifecycle.