Welding Engineer

TransTech Energy • Beaumont, TX

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About The Position

Metalforms is seeking an experienced Welding Engineer to provide technical expertise and support for the manufacture of heat exchangers and pressure equipment. The role is responsible for welding engineering, code compliance, manufacturing support, and continuous improvement of welding processes. The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales to resolve complex welding challenges and improve quality, productivity, and cost.

Metalforms provides heat transfer solutions through the design, fabrication, testing, and maintenance of heat exchangers and related process equipment. Recently acquired by TransTech Group, Metalforms is part of an organization providing custom-engineered and fabricated solutions for liquids and gas processing, storage, transfer, and utilization across a range of industries.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of ASME Section VIII and Section IX, including welding procedure and welder qualifications.
• Experience developing WPSs, PQRs, weld maps, and welding qualification programs.
• Strong knowledge of welding metallurgy, processes, filler metals, heat treatment, and material-specific welding requirements.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot shop welding issues and interpret drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Welding, Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant welding engineering experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in shell-and-tube and hairpin heat exchangers, including tube-to-tubesheet welding.
• Experience with carbon steels, stainless steels, duplex stainless steels, chrome-moly steels, nickel alloys, and dissimilar metals.
• Familiarity with GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, SAW, and automated welding processes.
• Knowledge of ASME Section V, TEMA, API 660, and applicable material specifications.
• Experience with welding automation, procedure management software, and manufacturing process improvement.
• AWS CWI, CWEng, or equivalent relevant certification.
• Experience supporting ASME and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience in pressure vessel, heat exchanger, or heavy fabrication manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, maintain, and standardize Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualifications in accordance with ASME Code and customer requirements.
• Review customer specifications, drawings, and project requirements; establish welding requirements and prepare weld maps and instructions.
• Provide technical guidance on welding processes, metallurgy, filler metals, preheat, postweld heat treatment (PWHT), and specialized applications.
• Support manufacturing in troubleshooting weld issues, investigating defects, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to reduce rework, improve productivity, and control costs.
• Support Sales Engineering with welding specification reviews, technical clarifications, cost estimates, and schedule considerations.
• Maintain welding-related procedures, work instructions, and quality controls in compliance with codes and customer specifications.
• Identify opportunities for welding automation, standardization, and improved manufacturing practices.
• Train and guide welders, inspectors, engineers, and manufacturing personnel.
• Collaborate with TransTech welding engineers to share expertise and standardize procedures; support ASME audits and ISO 9001 initiatives.

Benefits

• Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO.
• 401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor).
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Optional accident and critical illness insurance.
• HSA and FSA accounts.
• Company-paid life, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more.
• Discounts on gyms, shopping, and entertainment.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid holidays.
• Bereavement leave.

What This Job Offers

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