Blue Origin · 1 month ago
Engineer - Weld
Grandview, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and safe space vehicles for the benefit of Earth. The Engineer - Weld role involves applying advanced welding engineering principles to ensure the quality and compliance of welding processes for aerospace components and systems, supporting the manufacturing of launch vehicles and spacecraft.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and qualify welding procedures for aerospace applications including aluminum, stainless steel, nickel alloys, and other advanced materials
Implement and maintain welding quality standards in compliance with AWS, ASME, and aerospace-specific requirements
Provide technical support for production welding operations and resolve manufacturing issues
Lead weld failure investigations and root cause analysis
Design and implement weld fixture requirements and tooling solutions
Support NDE/NDT activities related to weld quality verification
Create detailed welding documentation including work instructions, process specifications, and quality inspection criteria
Analyze weld metallurgy and mechanical properties to optimize process parameters
Evaluate and implement new welding technologies including automation opportunities
Train and mentor welders on proper techniques and procedures
Participate in design reviews to assess weldability and manufacturability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
Support supplier management for outsourced weld operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of hands-on experience in welding engineering for precision applications
Knowledge of various welding processes including GTAW, GMAW, EB, Laser, and Resistance welding
Experience with weld quality standards and inspection methods (radiography, ultrasonic testing, penetrant testing)
Proficiency with weld procedure qualification and documentation
Understanding of metallurgy and material properties related to welding
Experience with weld fixture design and tooling requirements
Preferred
Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Welding Engineering or Materials Science
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) credentials
Experience in aerospace or defense industry welding applications
Knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, AWS D17.1, or similar aerospace welding standards
Experience with welding automation, robotics, or digital manufacturing technologies
Background in pressure vessel or cryogenic system manufacturing
Experience with additive manufacturing or advanced joining technologies
Knowledge of non-destructive evaluation techniques specific to welded structures
Experience with welding process development for flight hardware
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
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