Sr. Principal Welding Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 company, is hiring a Welding Manufacturing Engineer to support the manufacturing of weapon systems. At BAE Systems, we deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. Do you like working in a cohesive team environment? Do you want a career with a variety of challenges working with technology intended to protect our warfighter? If so, then we want to hear from you! We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Welding Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. As a Welding Manufacturing Engineer, the candidate would support the welding operations and production of large complex assemblies. This position will work a 9/80 schedule and have every other Friday off. In this role, the candidate must demonstrate a strong technical aptitude, a focus on quality, good communication skills, and be able to work cross-functionally within the operations organization and with other disciplines/functions. This position includes the following activities:
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Weld Engineering, Weld Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, or related discipline plus 10 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Will consider a 2-year degree and 15 years of hands-on experience as well
- Previous experience with digital introduction on equipment for weld parameter tracking.
- Working knowledge of NDT inspection techniques, processes, and interpretation of results.
- Working knowledge of welding consumables and base material specifications
- Working knowledge and experience with welding processes such as (but not limited to) SAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW welding processes.
- Experience in writing work instructions for production operations and rework procedures.
- Capable of working with current computer applications, CAD programs, and model manipulation.
- Understanding of equipment and technologies relevant to welding and manufacturing in a factory setting.
- Ability to solve complex technical problems that require a professional level of Weld Engineering, design, and engineering knowledge.
- Experience with Capital Project implementation of new equipment and/or factory setup.
- Excellent understanding of welding specifications such as AWS, ASME, or NAVSEA.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Baan or Oracle.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science Degree in an Engineering Discipline
- Certification with AWS as a CWI or other relevant certification.
- Bachelor's degree in Weld Engineering or similar field and NDT Level II certification.
- Defense contractor experience.
- Prior experience with automation such as cobots or articulating robots
- Familiarity with weld procedure and performance qualification to NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 or similar.
- Familiarity with requirements for fabrication, Welding, and Inspection of Submarine Structures NAVSEA T9074-AD-GIB-010/1688.
- Familiarity with NDT procedure qualification to T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 or similar.
Responsibilities
- Develops processes for the fabrication, testing, weld integrity, accuracy, and delivery of products to our customers.
- Works cross functionally across multiple teams to support operations.
- Analyzes NDT inspection reports and data to understand root cause and provide repair plans to production.
- Researches and Recommends weld equipment and automation solutions to eliminate defects and drive consistency.
- Prepares and conducts weld engineering analysis of materials and procedures, engaged in weld procedure and performance qualifications.
- Uses knowledge of metallurgy, material weldability, welding robotics, and associated programming to improve existing processes or create new processes to increase delivery cadences.
- Reviews supplier capability and suitability to provide acceptable product and comply with government specifications.
- Develops or contributes to the creation of welding standards and specifications.
- Develops weld repair procedures as necessary.
- Addresses non-conformances and assists in Root Cause and Corrective Action activities.
- Develops and writes technical documentation, revises existing documentation, and provides input to technical papers or presentations.
- Ability to set up, organize, and populate Manufacturing Engineering production information using Microsoft Office suite applications.
- Develops work documentation including routings and work instructions to guide weld workforce how to perform welding tasks.
- Ability to understand, interpret, and apply welding specifications.
- A background in heavy fabrication and manufacturing is necessary to adjust priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- a legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
