Senior Bird Bellows · 16 hours ago
Weld Process Engineer
1814 Ord Way, Oceanside, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $135K/yr
10+ years expSenior Bird Bellows is a company under Senior plc that specializes in manufacturing precision tube and duct assemblies for major airframe manufacturers. The Weld Process Engineer will develop and maintain welding procedures, provide technical support for welding processes, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards while monitoring employee performance and productivity.
Manufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Market-led base salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Wellness benefits
Employee recognition program
Matching 401k plan
Paid vacation
Flexible hours
Employee wellness activities
Tuition reimbursement
Community involvement initiatives
Company
Senior Bird Bellows
Senior Bird Bellows is a leading designer and manufacturer of precision engineered metallic bellows for industrial fluid control and aerospace applications, with innovative products that include both bellows and non-bellows sealed flexible joints and duct components for aircraft ducting systems and power plant applications.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown1999-01-01Acquired
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