Welding Manager

V2X • Indianapolis, IN

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism. V2X is growing and we are hiring a Welding Manager. The Welding Manager is responsible for establishing, developing, and leading welding capability within our aerospace manufacturing operations. This includes specifying and commissioning welding equipment, developing compliant aerospace welding procedures, hiring and training personnel, and ensuring adherence to quality and special-process standards. The role serves as the technical authority for welding and plays a key part in building a robust, scalable special‑process function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 7 years aerospace or regulated‑industry welding experience
• Demonstrated experience specifying, installing, or qualifying welding equipment
• Experience building or scaling a welding team or special‑process function
• Strong knowledge of AWS D17.1, AS9100, NADCAP, and aerospace materials (titanium, nickel alloys, aluminum)
• Expertise in welding processes (GTAW required; laser, EBW, and automated systems preferred)
• Ability to read engineering drawings, weld symbols, and process specs
• Strong troubleshooting and metallurgical fundamentals
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, and process control tools
• Excellent communication and team‑leadership skills
• Ability to access systems with information restricted to U.S. citizens per federal contract requirements is required.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Certification such as CWI or CWEng preferred
• Additional aerospace‑specific welding training/credentials a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the stand‑up of welding capability, including equipment specification, vendor evaluation, installation, and qualification
• Develop aerospace‑compliant welding procedures (e.g., AWS D17.1) and special‑process documentation; oversee NADCAP readiness.
• Hire, train, and supervise welders and welding technicians; manage certifications and ongoing skills development.
• Partner with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure processes meet design, reliability, and compliance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement activities including process optimization, root‑cause analysis, and efficiency improvements.
• Support customer, regulatory, and internal audits related to special processes and welding operations.
• Direct supervision of welders, welding technicians, and associated support staff
• Responsible for capital equipment specification, justification, and budget oversight for welding systems
• Manages training and certification budgets for welding personnel

What This Job Offers

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