Weld Engineer

GE Aerospace • Norwich, CT

1d • $87,000 - $116,000

About The Position

Unison, a GE Aerospace company, provides engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions for the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. The Weld Engineer provides manufacturing engineering support for weld and braze operations, with safety, quality, delivery, and cost as core priorities. The position administers weld and braze programs and supports production, material discrepancy investigations, continuous improvement, cost-out projects, and new product and process implementation.

The role administers program assessments and refresher training, welder certifications, machine and weld schedule qualifications, documentation control, part qualification records, and NADCAP compliance requirements. The engineer also provides technical support for equipment, tooling, operators, audits, and compliance activities, exercising sound technical judgment and appropriate independence in day-to-day work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least 3 years of weld engineering or manufacturing experience, or a high school diploma/GED and at least 7 years of weld engineering or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to meet U.S. Person status requirements for access to U.S. export-controlled information: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or granted asylee or refugee status.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable; employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Welding Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience administering a weld and/or braze program, including operator qualification or certification, annual assessments, refresher training, machine qualifications, weld schedule qualifications, and part qualifications.
• Familiarity with weld joint inspection requirements, non-destructive testing methods, and NADCAP requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and implement solutions using a structured problem-solving approach.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Humble, respectful, receptive, agile, and eager to learn.
• Transparent and candid communicator who shares critical information and contributes constructively.
• Focused quick learner who strategically prioritizes work and is committed.
• Leadership ability, including strong communication, decision-making, and collaboration skills.
• Analytical problem-solver who challenges existing processes and thinks critically.

Responsibilities

• Own and administer weld and braze programs, including development, qualification, control, and continuous improvement of processes, parameters, weld joint variables, and critical process controls.
• Administer operator program requirements, including annual weld and braze assessments, annual refresher training, and issuance and maintenance of welder certifications.
• Perform and document machine qualifications, weld schedule qualifications, and part qualification records for process and product validation.
• Develop, review, release, and maintain Manufacturing Engineering Procedures, work instructions, and related controlled documentation.
• Provide technical support for welding and brazing equipment, tooling, operators, and compliance activities, including process audits, NADCAP requirements, and adherence to internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead troubleshooting and structured problem-solving for weld- and braze-related production and quality issues, including material discrepancy reports and technical investigations.
• Identify and implement process improvements and cost-out opportunities with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
• Support new product introduction and transition from development into production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to a Health Coach
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan with a 401(k), company matching contributions, and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off for vacation or illness
• Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary

What This Job Offers

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