Welding Program Lead

Siemens Energy•Mount Pleasant, PA

70d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Welding/Materials Engineer to support Gas Services North America at our Pittsburg Service Center, located in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. This role plays a pivotal role in ensuring ASME, NBIC, and Siemens Energy, Inc. Internal welding procedure compliance during the execution of field welding activities. The individual collaborates with cross-functional teams, including service operations and engineering to understand the needs and be instrumental in developing new procedure qualification records (PQR) and welding procedure specifications (WPS). Strong leadership skills are essential to foster a culture of quality and accountability across the organization. Effective communication is key as they interface with customers, suppliers, and senior management to address welding-related concerns.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (B.S.), preferably in Weld Engineering, Material Science, or related engineering field.
7+ years of combined experience in one or more of the following - manufacturing, field service, Quality Assurance.
Professional knowledge and direct experience related to standards ISO 9001, ASME, NBIC, AWS or equivalent standards.
Understanding of materials, both American and European, and thermal processing requirements.
Solid communication skills and the ability to develop good working relationships with internal business partners.
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

Nice To Haves

Firm understanding of GS NA business processes an asset.

Responsibilities

Developing Welding Techniques: Creating and improving welding techniques, procedures, and the application of welding equipment to solve fabrication problems involving metals
Troubleshooting Issues: Identifying and resolving welding-related issues to maintain the efficiency and safety of welding processes for in-shop and field-based welding activities.
Oversee the welding continuity program: Ensure welders are current when dispatched to filed service projects.
Support training and education on matters of weld quality and processes.
Capture and drive quality events (QIS/CAPA) and lessons learned to successful resolution, garnering organizational support and ownership as part of the process. Use proven quality tools to drive improvements. May include customer feedback.
Perform welding audits and assessments as necessary to identify compliance and improvement opportunities at internal/external supplier and internal processes.
Coordinate with internal business groups (Complex Project PM's, engineering, etc) and provide welding inputs for contract reviews, bidding, and project plans as required.