Weld Process Engineer
Curtiss Wright EMD
- Cheswick, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Evaluate top problematic weld joints at EMD and resolve issues through design, manufacturing, and implementation of improved weld fixtures/tooling, and create mockups for training and prove-outs of weld operators
- Track weld related NCRs and work directly with welder and Weld Lab Technicians to understand the problem and what can be done prevent recurrence.
- Understand and work with Manufacturing Engineers to improve manufacturing steps before, during, and after welding operations to mitigate processing issues that negatively affect welding
- Create drawings for procedural qualification, personnel qualifications, and mockups
- Support both procedural and personnel qualifications for welding and brazing: Work with Weld and Materials Engineers to procure material, create work instructions, and follow execution and inspection of the qualification samples.
- Lead development, manufacturing, and implementation of support tooling for weld and brazing operations for existing products and new product development
- Supervise and prioritize assignments for AWSE Development Lab technician staff
- Manage Cheswick site filler metal inventory with respect to production needs and quality requirements, with assistance from Weld and Materials engineers
- Work with laboratory equipment vendors to generate proposals for new capital asset equipment, as necessary
- Provide material and time estimates for customer scopes of work in support of proposals
- Demonstrate fundamental project planning skills and understanding of cost and schedule implications
- Perform work in accordance with departmental procedures and instructions, CW policies, and safety, environmental, and security rules and guidelines
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Engineering Specialty such as Mechanical, Materials, or Weld Engineering. Master’s Degree would be a plus
- Minimum prior work experience of 3+ years in engineering support of heavy component manufacturing including machining and welding/brazing operations
- Effective writing and documentation skills
- Must be a USA citizen.
- Prior Nuclear, Defense, or Power Generation experience with rotating machinery
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning software such as Oracle