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Join our cutting-edge team as a Fabrication Engineer and play a crucial role in shaping the future of defense technology, working on advanced projects like aircraft carriers, jets, submarines, and satellites that protect and serve our nation.

OVERVIEW:

• Provides Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and Weld Procedures Specifications (WPS) for all welding jobs.

• Reviews customer welding specifications and requirements and coordinates with fabrication manufacturing engineering for proper welding procedures, methods and welder qualifications.

• Develops weld techniques and procedures consistent with advanced metal joining technologies.

• Monitors welder qualifications to ensure customer specification requirements are met.

• Assists manufacturing, fabrication and manufacturing engineers in improving overall quality, productivity and understanding of customer welding requirements and specifications.

• Serves as the primary weld technology engineering focal point with customers and industry representatives.

• Stays current and aware of the standards from AWS and other industry oversight and governing organizations.

• Researches latest technologies and strategies to add to GTC's capabilities and enhance efficiencies so we can maintain a competitive edge.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Customer prints and specifications are presented in easily understood requirements and process plans for welding.

• All welding is performed to required customer specifications. Audits are conducted to ensure compliance.

• Welding and Fabrication Process improvements are identified and implemented.

• Welding errors are prevented and eliminated by proactively taking corrective actions.

• Weld procedure specifications (WPS) and procedure qualification records (PQR) are developed consistent with customer weld specifications and industry standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist business units with customer inquiries concerning interpretation of welding qualification requirements and specifications.

• Reviews customer requirements and specifications and provides cost estimates as required. Communicates with manufacturing engineers during the estimating process.

• Represents General Tool Company with customers in technical issues relating to welding and joining.

• Develops WPSs and PQRs needed to conform to customer welding specifications and directs the physical testing of test samples.

• Directs welder qualifications testing for conformance to the PQR / WPS within AWS guidelines.

• Assists supervisors and welders with process problems pertaining to welding.

• Monitors the qualifications records of welders to assure they have the correct qualifications to meet customer requirements.

• Provides training on welding specifications, qualifications, techniques and other information needed for welders to improve the quality of their welds.

• Participates and initiates actions to continually improve processes, weld quality and reduce costs.

• Maintains processes and welder performance to conform to the requirements of NADCAP, ISO, AS, and customer audits.

• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned to include those noted in the fabrication engineering job description.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION:

• Manufacturing, mechanical or weld engineering degree.

• Thoroughly versed in AWS, NADCAP, AMS standards and other recognized industry authorities in welding, fabrication and heat treating.

• Proficient in CAD software packages.

• In depth knowledge in computer functions including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.

EOE

M/F/D/V