Welding Supervisor

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•East Farmingdale, NY

3d•$95,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to join our Target Rock Team! In this role, you will lead and champion continuous improvement initiatives across our machining and welding fabrication processes. You will leverage the latest technologies and industry best practices to drive process improvements, cost reductions, enhanced quality and performance, and a stronger safety culture for our associates.

Requirements

Diversified background concerning mechanical principles, machining practices, the properties of metals, and application of mathematics and dimensions to production equipment and tooling.
Strong drafting skills concerning machine shop practices and techniques.
Able to mentally visualize and comprehend manufacturing processes, phases, equipment, and tooling interactions to economically solve production problems in a timely manner.
Strong computer – controlled machine tools applications.
Minimum ten (10) years of experience with a minimum of three (3) years in supervisory/managerial responsibilities.
Advanced Education and diversified background in welding. As a minimum ten (10) years of hands-on experience as a welding application engineer in a manufacturing environment where Oxyacetylene Hardsurfacing, PTA, GTA x-ray quality structure and seal welding as well as LASER and electron beam welding.
Strength in engineering metallurgy of material properties, material specifications, pre and post heat-treatment requirements, brazing.
Knowledge of critical weld joints and hard surfacing deposits.
Must possess the mental capacity to comprehend information provided daily and make own decisions.
Must be a US citizen
BSME degree or a BS degree with a concentration and/or equivalent experience in mechanical/ industrial technology.
Computer literate – CAD/CAM experience required.
Mastercam CAD/CAM Software Version X4 or greater with Solid Modeling.
Working Knowledge of DNC Server Systems, Microsoft Office Applications.

Responsibilities

Support the company’s future growth by ensuring the company has the latest manufacturing technology and optimization.
Evaluate and make recommendations for new technology and tooling within the factory.
Author and obtain required approval Appropriation Requests (AR) within CW Policies for recommendation capital expenditure
Develop and maintain required Project Plans for improvement activities
Supervise set-up of new equipment. Ensure the satisfactory operation and instructs others to use the new equipment properly. Supervise implementations to ensure satisfactory utilization and performance
Track results of project impact, KPI’s related to cost, quality, and throughput for the duration of ROI calculations
Ensure adherence to Company’s and departmental procedures that promote quality of the products and accuracy of documentation.
Maintain up to date information concerning new manufacturing technology and equipment. Investigate their potential applications to the Company’s products and provide recommendations as applicable and/or feasible.
Additional responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.
Actively participate as part of the executive team in the planning and execution of lean manufacturing efforts.
As changes are implemented, lead the Engineering teams to adopt the new processes and changes.
Link all goals and objectives from the top level of the company to the processes of the engineering team.
Administration of the welder workmanship program.