Weld Engineer I

Graham Manufacturing•City of Batavia, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Weld Engineer reviews code requirements and customer specifications to convey fabrication and welding job requirements to Manufacturing. The Weld Engineer collaborates with Quality and Project Engineering to ensure quality and fabrication requirements align. Weld Engineer will manage multiple jobs and priorities, to ensure timely completion of planning activities for commercial engineered to order products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Weld Engineering or related field
Associate’s Degree in Weld Engineering or related field plus 2 years’ experience
5+ years of on the job experience in lieu of formal education.
Proficiency in MS office applications including spreadsheet, enterprise resource planning, database, and specialized application software.
Ability and willingness to abide by set policies and/or safety programs established by GHM, our clients, and/or regulatory agencies which govern our performance and behavior in the normal course of our work while on GHM or the client’s property or job site.
Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.
Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Maintain current technical knowledge pertaining to position; demonstrates comprehensive, flexible range of skills and abilities; seeks to enhance skills and abilities through cross training and educational development.
Ability to thrive in a team environment.
Must be able to work in the U.S without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Analyze and optimize welding processes and procedures.
Review customer specifications to define welding and manufacturing requirements.
Develop and qualify Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
Design and improve workflow layouts and work instructions for welding operations.
Evaluate and select welding equipment.
Troubleshoot welding defects and quality issues.
Ensure compliance with welding codes and standards.
Maintain accurate records to include welding procedures and welder qualifications.
Utilize programs and personnel to supply project documentation as required.
Develop appropriate welding documentation to ensure compliance to Code, Contractual, and Jurisdictional requirements.
Investigate special welding instructions to conform to Quality Assurance requirements.
Identify welding requirements and new welding requirements.
Facilitate weld procedure development and determine required testing.
Write program procedures and addenda as required to meet order requirements.
Follow instructions – oral and/or written.
Populate weld maps as required.
Communicate with shop staff, QA/QC inspectors and engineering staff on a daily basis concerning activity requirements.
Participate in non conformance reviews, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Participate in customer meetings.
Maintain a clean work area with no clutter.
Practice safety at all times while at work.
Follow safety policies and procedures and speak up when others are non-compliant.
Wear all safety equipment for area of work.
Keep an open mind to others continuous improvement suggestions.
Bring continuous improvement suggestions to the appropriate team member.
Demonstrate initiative, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the job.
Follow up with supervisor on professional development goals and opportunities.
Take an interest and let it be known that they have a desire to grow with the company.