Welding Engineer (Entry Level)

BWXT • Mount Vernon, IN

8d • $70,000 - $103,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic team as a Weld Engineer at our facility located in Mount Vernon, Indiana. In this pivotal role, you will provide exceptional welding engineering services for our diverse range of products. As a key player in our production process, you will assist welders and welding supervisors during critical welding operations, ensuring that all activities align with customer contract requirements and industry standards. Your expertise will guide the development and review of welding procedures, determine and procure necessary weld filler metals, and assist in the design and acquisition of welding equipment. You will play an essential role in qualifying welders, documenting and maintaining welding procedures, and troubleshooting welding operations to address any welding equipment failures or weldability issues.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering is required. Degrees in Metallurgical or Material Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar engineering discipline will be considered if the candidate has extensive prior job experience of a Welding Engineer nature.
• Strong interpersonal skills supporting collaboration and teamwork with a diverse group of engineering, operations, and materials management personnel is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required along with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• ABET accreditation is preferred.
• Prior internships and/or experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide welding engineering services to products produced in Mount Vernon, Indiana.
• Assist welders and welding supervisors in critical welding operations.
• Review customer contract requirements and produce procedures in accordance with those requirements.
• Determine weld filler metal needs, order, and release the correct filler metal to welding activities.
• Determine welding equipment needs and assist in design and ordering of the equipment.
• Review code specifications and write procedures for welder qualifications.
• Drive quality and man-hour improvements in welding operations.
• Preparation and review of welding/fabrication plans (i.e., bead placement sketches, setup sheets, welding instructions).
• Qualification, documentation, and maintenance of welding procedures and welders/weld operators.
• Troubleshooting of welding operations (i.e., weldability issues, welding equipment failures).
• Ensure welding processes meet customer specifications.
• Ensure welding operations meet customer specifications and good work practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

What This Job Offers

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