Job Description
Salary range: $125k - $135k
Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm
Develop, qualify, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) in accordance with standards
Support welding and Fabrication of materials including aluminum alloys, titanium, nickel-based superalloys, stainless steels, and specialty alloys
Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching to further grow/enhance the employees’ skill set
Ensure compliance with aerospace and customer-specific standards (e.g., AWS D17.1, AMS, NADCAP, AS9100)
Provide technical support to manufacturing teams for manual, automated, and robotic welding processes
Analyze weld defects and nonconformances using root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
Support qualification and oversight of special processes, including NADCAP audits and customer approvals
Support new product introduction (NPI), prototype builds, and production ramp-up
Work with Manager to Identify, Analyze and improve existing manufacturing processes to optimize performance, decrease costs and/or to improve quality in the department
Develop and deliver training for welders, inspectors, and technicians on welding requirements
Using PPE and insuring employees are using proper PPE
Occasional travel to suppliers, test labs, or customer facilities
KPI data management for department. Review data and taking action as needed
Qualifications
BS Engineering with a concentration / Welding preferred
High School/GED
Minimum 10 years of welding experience in an aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environment certified weld engineer/or certified weld inspector, Strong knowledge of aerospace welding processes (GTAW), Experience with orbital welding, In-depth understanding of weld metallurgy, heat input control, distortion management, and residual stress, Experience working to aerospace standards such as AWS D17.1 and AS9100, Ability to read and interpret aerospace engineering drawings, GD&T, and material specifications, Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of welding equipment, Including automatic orbital weld equipment.
Knowledge of welding all types of materials (Aluminum, Stainless steel, Titanium and Inconel)
Ability to utilize all test equipment and measuring gauges
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of employees and take the lead during Nadcap, customer and AS9100 audits involving the weld and fabrication processes
Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra and Fractions/Decimals
Experienced with CAD, Solid Works and Catia
ERP system Navigation
Proficient knowledge in MS Word, Excel, Power point and Adobe Acrobat
Additional Information
Why Join Steico Industries, Inc.?
Joining Steico Industries, Inc. a company of Senior Plc. means not only a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team, but you will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary and a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation, flexible hours, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.
Please understand that you will only be considered an applicant if you apply for a posted position directly through our Company website and meet the qualifications of the job. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact the Steico Industries at 760-438-8015.
Prior to an offer of employment, applicant employment references maybe requested.
Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.
To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor