Welding Engineer

Senior plc•Burbank, CA

10h•$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

This job classification covers the assignment to and the independent performance of varied and complex professional duties in the specialized field of welding of materials, parts or assemblies. Plans performance of assignments comprised of programs ranging progressively from simple to moderately complex problems in the specialized field of welding.

Requirements

High school augmented by two years college training in metallurgy, weld design, strength of material and five years progressively responsible experience in welding and developing of welding processes in the matter of precision metal products; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Study and analyze the technical and cost aspects of existing information relating to a welding problem before starting investigations or development program.
Experiment or coordinate the activities of others in experimenting with new applications of tools, equipment, and welding processes, to determine capacities, limitations, and characteristic reaction of metals or processes, used or usable in manufacture of aircraft and missile parts. Investigate and develop new methods of joining material.
Acts as Solver on welding problem for foreman.
Issues Technical Reports and Process Specifications for welding.
Record, compile, and analyze test results obtained from welding research, and from these results derive conclusions subject to review by immediate supervisor as to the best method of resolving assigned problems.
Develop detailed planning that leads to repeatable, sustainable weld quality. The resulting process should be compatible with single-piece flow line production.
Reviews and analyzes results of welding programs conducted by other personnel. Recommends use of welding research processes and procedures which investigation has proven will provide the best solution to assembly of company products.
Submit to supervisor, periodic reports indicating programs and plans for future activities and showing degree of accomplishment on work currently in process.
Develop or identify, then recommend improvements in engineering design methods, engineering, and equipment when those changes will simplify production operations, reduce costs, or improve product quality. Observe the success of recommended changes and maintain records to verify its superiority.
Coordinate the activities of other employees who may be assigned to assist.
Follow up with other departments which are participating in welding research program and report progress so that action necessary to complete the operations satisfactorily and on schedule may be taken.
Keep abreast of improvements in welding equipment, processes, and techniques.
Coordinates certification of welders.
Follow all Senior policies and procedures.
Other duties with the work as assigned.
Maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices.