Welding Engineer

Kansas City National Security Campus • Kansas City, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), managed and operated by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, is a premier advanced manufacturing facility that supports the safety, security, reliability and effectiveness of our nation's nuclear deterrent. With nearly 7,000 employees combined in Kansas City, Missouri, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, KCNSC protects our nation and allies by producing trusted national security products and services for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration. We create innovative solutions to complex national security challenges, and lead with accountability, collaboration and an unwavering dedication to our mission and core values. This is an entry-level position performing routine engineering functions on assigned projects or sub-projects of a general nature and limited scope by applying standard mathematical, physical science, and/or engineering technologies. Completes assignments with detailed instructions.

Requirements

• US citizenship in order to obtain and maintain US Dept of Energy "Q" level security clearance
• Bachelor of Science degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, or Materials Joining Engineering from an ABET accredited program

Nice To Haves

• Graduate Degree (Master's degree or PhD) in Welding, Metallurgical or Materials Joining Engineering or other equivalent field from an ABET accredited program/university
• Undergraduate Degree in Metallurgical or Materials Joining Engineering in addition to a Welding Engineering (Technology / Joining) degree from an ABET accredited program/university
• Relevant experience performing welding engineering or similar metal product processing; generally 2 or more years desired
• Research and development experience in welding processes and/or welding metallurgy
• Technical understanding of stainless-steel welding metallurgy
• Experience using and developing weld procedures for EBW, LBW, GTAW, Resistance Welding, and/or Furnace Processes
• Strong desire to drive advancements in welding technology and processes
• Ability to quickly adapt to new processes and materials

Responsibilities

• Performs Welding Engineering duties to support daily welding operations
• Applies technical engineering skillset to analyze process efficiency, troubleshoot defects, perform quality control functions, and drive cost savings
• Evaluates, applies and develops complex welding specifications in cooperation with the customer
• Develops robust and repeatable joining procedures for high precision components using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Electron Beam Welding (EBW), Laser Beam Welding (LBW), Resistance Welding, and Vacuum Furnace Brazing
• Presents technical reports and communicates technical directly to customer subject matter experts
• Writes weld qualification reports, weld procedure specifications, and work instructions

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Industry leading 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Certification & License Programs
• Mission driven culture

What This Job Offers

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