Welding Engineer (3887)

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Welding Engineer (3887)

Kenner, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our client is seeking a Welding Engineer to employ their extensive knowledge of engineering, metallurgy, materials, welding, and standards to design, examine, and evaluate welds. The Welding Engineer should possess a deep knowledge of manufacturing processes and the use of related machinery and tools.

    Essential Duties:

    1. Develop company Standards for materials, weld-joint designs, and welding processes
    2. Design welded parts, assemblies, and structures
    3. Determine welding processes such as material/procedure/supplier qualifications and product testing
    4. Establish on-going training on welding methods, procedures, processes, welding symbols, design document reading
    5. Review and recommend welding equipment to maintain currency and proficiency in technical improvements associated with best-practice welding processes.
    6. Coordinate and evaluate trials on new formulations of welding wire in making/approving for process implementation.
    7. Persistent investigation for opportunities to improve welder performance and increase productivity
    8. Direct involvement in troubleshooting welding issues and provide corrective and preventive actions

    Education & Training:

    • Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, or Metallurgy
    • Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) preferred
    • 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

    Requirements/Skills:

    • Organized and detail-oriented
    • Highly motivated and self-directed
    • Analytical thinker and problem-solver
    • Excellent communication, writing, and computer skills
    • Ability to create, design, and analyze blueprints and drawings