Weld Engineer I at Graham Corporation

City of Batavia, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jul, 26

Salary

87000.0

Posted On

29 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Welding Engineering, PQR Development, WPS Development, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Processes, Welding Equipment Selection, Troubleshooting, Code Compliance, Technical Documentation, MS Office, ERP Systems, Project Management, Time Management, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Safety Compliance

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

Description Job Title: Weld Engineer Reports To: Senior Weld Engineer FLSA Status & EEO Code: Exempt/Professional Division/Department: Quality Level of Work: Level I/II Position Summary: The Weld Engineer reviews code requirements and customer specifications to convey fabrication and welding job requirements to Manufacturing. The Weld Engineer collaborates with Quality and Project Engineering to ensure quality and fabrication requirements align. Weld Engineer will manage multiple jobs and priorities, to ensure timely completion of planning activities for commercial engineered to order products. Job Duties: Analyze and optimize welding processes and procedures. Review customer specifications to define welding and manufacturing requirements. Develop and qualify Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS). Design and improve workflow layouts and work instructions for welding operations. Evaluate and select welding equipment. Troubleshoot welding defects and quality issues. Ensure compliance with welding codes and standards. Maintain accurate records to include welding procedures and welder qualifications. Key Results Areas by level of work: Utilization of programs and personnel to supply project documentation as required Working from drawings, specifications, manuals, codes, etc., develops appropriate welding documentation to ensure compliance to Code, Contractual, and Jurisdictional requirements as required. Investigates special welding instructions to conform to Quality Assurance requirements. Consistently meets customer’s quality requirements and expectations. Identifies welding requirements and new welding requirements as required. Facilitates weld procedure development and determines required testing. Writes program procedures and addenda as required to meet order requirements Follow instructions – oral and/or written Populate weld maps as required. Communicates with shop staff, QA/QC inspectors and engineering staff on a daily basis concerning activity requirements. Participates in non conformance reviews, corrective actions and continuous improvement. Participates in customer meetings. Safety & housekeeping Maintains a clean work area with no clutter. Practices safety at all times while at work. Follows safety policies and procedures and speaks up when others are non-compliant. Wears all safety equipment for area of work. Continual Improvement suggestions Keeps an open mind to others continuous improvement suggestions Bring continuous improvement suggestions to the appropriate team member. Professional Development Demonstrates initiative, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the job Will follow up with supervisor on professional development goals and opportunities Takes an interest and lets it be known that they have a desire to grow with the company Qualifications: To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required. Education and Training Bachelor’s Degree in Weld Engineering or related field Associate’s Degree in Weld Engineering or related field plus 2 years’ experience Experience: 5+ years of on the job experience in lieu of formal education. Skills: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Must have proficiency in MS office applications including spreadsheet, enterprise resource planning, database, and specialized application software. Ability and willingness to abide by set policies and/or safety programs established by GHM, our clients, and/or regulatory agencies which govern our performance and behavior in the normal course of our work while on GHM or the client’s property or job site. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Strong organization and time management skills. Ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules. Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Maintain current technical knowledge pertaining to position; demonstrates comprehensive, flexible range of skills and abilities; seeks to enhance skills and abilities through cross training and educational development. Ability to thrive in a team environment. Physical and Mental Demands The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, and walk. Required to speak and communicate clearly with others. Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information to others and work under pressure. Work Environment: This job primarily operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. Work is also performed in a shop setting. Work Authorization Must be able to work in the U.S without sponsorship. This job description is not all inclusive but rather serves as a general guideline of the current needs of the position and can be modified at the discretion of management to meet current business needs. Experience and education requirements are the primary basis for awarding this position, however substitutions that are essentially equivalent may be made as they relate to the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of this position

Responsibilities

The Weld Engineer analyzes and optimizes welding processes while developing and qualifying welding procedures to ensure compliance with codes and specifications. They collaborate with quality and engineering teams to manage fabrication requirements and troubleshoot welding defects in a manufacturing environment.