Sr. Weld Engineer
About The Position
Lead cross-functional collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop, qualify, and optimize advanced fusion welding processes and equipment/tools for the Terran-R launch vehicle Own weld process development and qualification, including authoring and approving weld procedure specifications and qualifications (WPS/PQR) in accordance with AWS D17.1 and related aerospace standards Provide expert technical support to manufacturing operations-troubleshoot complex welding challenges, perform root cause analysis, and drive sustainable corrective actions Establish and maintain process controls, quality documentation, and inspection criteria to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and production goals Mentor and guide junior weld engineers and technicians, supporting technical development and promoting best practices in welding process control and manufacturing efficiency Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to advance welding automation, throughput, and reliability across production systems
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in fusion welding process development, qualification, and production support within aerospace, space, or high-reliability manufacturing environments
- Extensive knowledge of fusion welding processes (GTAW, GMAW, laser, and orbital tube welding) and related equipment setup, programming, and parameter optimization
- Demonstrated experience with aerospace materials such as stainless steel, nickel, aluminum, and titanium alloys
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional problem-solving, drive technical decision-making, and implement robust welding solutions in fast-paced production settings
Nice To Haves
- Degree specifically in Welding Engineering
- Hands-on experience with manual/semi-automatic GTAW, orbital tube welding, and laser welding systems
- Deep familiarity with AWS D17.1 and related aerospace welding codes, standards, and inspection requirements
- Experience with automation integration, robotic welding, or weld data analytics for process monitoring
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop, qualify, and optimize advanced fusion welding processes and equipment/tools for the Terran-R launch vehicle
- Own weld process development and qualification, including authoring and approving weld procedure specifications and qualifications (WPS/PQR) in accordance with AWS D17.1 and related aerospace standards
- Provide expert technical support to manufacturing operations-troubleshoot complex welding challenges, perform root cause analysis, and drive sustainable corrective actions
- Establish and maintain process controls, quality documentation, and inspection criteria to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and production goals
- Mentor and guide junior weld engineers and technicians, supporting technical development and promoting best practices in welding process control and manufacturing efficiency
- Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to advance welding automation, throughput, and reliability across production systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
