Weld Engineer

PacSci EMC , headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, is a leading explosives manufacturer. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manufacturing Weld Engineer to join our New Product Development team. As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in the development and qualification of robust welding processes for new and existing products throughout our factory. We seek a welding expert with in-depth knowledge of industry standards and best practices for Tungsten Inert Gas ( TIG ), Laser Beam, Percussive Arc, and Resistance Welding. This individual will serve as our on-site Subject Matter Expert ( SME ) in this critical area.

Key Responsibilities:

Development and Qualification of Welding Processes

Primary responsibility will be to develop and qualify welding processes for new and existing products. This will involve parameter definition and optimization, as well as documentation. You will work closely with the New Product Development and Production teams to ensure that the welding processes meet our quality standards and comply with industry standards such as AWS D17.1, D17.2, and C7.4.

Defending Welding Practices in Customer Audits

Another important aspect of this role is to defend our welding practices in customer audits. You will be responsible for ensuring that our welding processes and standards are in compliance with industry regulations and can withstand scrutiny from customers. Your expertise in welding and your ability to communicate complex technical content in a simplified manner will be crucial in this aspect of the role.

Mentoring and Educating

This position will play a key role in training and certifying Quality In-Process Weld Inspectors. This will involve developing and delivering training programs on welding inspection techniques, codes and standards.. You will also be responsible for evaluating inspector competency through practical examinations and ensuring their adherence to industry certifications.

In addition to training and certifying inspectors, you will leverage your expertise as a mentor to educate the rest of our engineering community on sound weld practices, joint design, and definition. Your strong analytical skills and practical application of Design of Experiments will be invaluable in teaching them how to develop and optimize welding processes.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or a related field.

- Strong analytical skills and practical application of Design of Experiments.

- Good written and verbal communication skills.

- Knowledge of industry standards such as AWS D17.1, D17.2, and C7.4.

- Ability to present complex technical content in a simplified manner for customer review and acceptance.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master’s degree in Welding Engineering or a related field.

- Experience in defending welding practices in customer audits.

- Previous experience mentoring and educating engineering teams.

- Strong knowledge of joint design and definition.

- Proficiency in welding software and tools.

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This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.