Weld Process Engineer

Who is Steico Industries?

STEICO has made its name manufacturing precision tube and duct assemblies to the world's major airframe manufacturers. We manufacture tube and duct assemblies. We work with a wide variety of materials including aluminum, steel, titanium, and other alloys and produce parts of all complexities. STEICO holds accreditations with NADCAP and is certified to AS9100 and ISO14001. Our focus on responsiveness and continuous improvement regularly creates manufacturing innovation. STEICO is an integral part of our customers supply chains that include Boeing, Lockheed Martin, BAE, Northrop Grumman, Honeywell, Honda Aviation, and many others.

About our parent company:

Senior is an FTSE UK based international manufacturing Group with 26 operations in 12 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. We have a long history of well-respected brands and an excellent reputation in our key market sectors. Senior delivers value to its customers and shareholders via operational excellence that is underpinned by its people and processes.

Senior's experienced manpower support, effective use of raw material, and high technology enable it to deliver optimized components within a short development time and at most competitive prices.

The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it ...

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

• Education:

BS Engineering with a concentration / Welding preferred

High School/GED

• Experience:

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.

• Experience/knowledge of equipment, machines, tools, etc.:

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

• Communication skills:

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

• Mathematical skills:

Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra and Fractions/Decimals

• Computer Skills:

Experienced with CAD, Solid Works and Catia

ERP system Navigation

Proficient knowledge in MS Word, Excel, Power point and Adobe Acrobat

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.

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