Weld Process Engineer
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Triumph Integrated Systems in Forest, Ohio is seeking a Weld Process Engineer to own the on-site development, documentation and oversight of welding processes for aerospace components, including GTAW of aluminum, stainless steel and Inconel and silver braze repair. You will partner with Design and Manufacturing Engineering and shop floor teams to troubleshoot, raise consistency and yield, conduct metallurgical work, lead trials and qualification documentation, and drive preventative maintenance and NADCAP compliance. Key requirements include GTAW experience in aerospace, ability to read blueprints, knowledge of AWS D17.1, NDT familiarity, strong teamwork and safety compliance, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with U.S. work authorization; preferred: 5+ years, CWI, WPS/PQR experience and weld fixture design. Attractive benefits and growth opportunities; apply by highlighting measurable process improvements and relevant certifications, and include a resume and cover letter.
Triumph Integrated Systems - Electronics and Controls, located in Forest, Ohio, is a leading independent aerospace supplier of mission critical thermal and fluid management products for commercial and military platforms. The company provides solutions utilized on aircraft, engine, advance weapons pods, cruise missiles, avionics & electronic systems.
Responsibilities
The Weld Specialist will be responsible for developing, documenting, and monitoring welding processes for components in our manufacturing facility. This includes GTAW of aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel alloys as well as silver braze repair (torch).
The Weld Specialist will work with Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams, as well as workers on the manufacturing floor, to troubleshoot and improve welding processes. This role will focus on increasing the consistency and yield of welding by studying processes and products before, during, and after welding. This role will also be involved in some metallurgical work, including identifying samples for on-site lab review to resolve potential issues related to porosity, lack of penetration, melt thru, undercut, etc. and improving our ability to weld repair (over braze alloy) and increasing the strength of our products.
- Develop and document weld processes, including root cause analysis of deviations from critical process specifications to resolve weld-related issues.
- Educate and train workers on proper procedures and processes, including creating and updating work instructions and training materials.
- Monitor welding performance (rework/yield) to ensure targets are met.
- Use established process management tools, control plans, and CPK monitoring to improve process outcomes.
- Develop best practices for production quality, reliability, and capacity.
- Create and implement improved preventative maintenance programs to enhance current processes.
- Support welding processes to maintain NADCAP certifications.
- Lead weld process development, including trials, documentation (work instructions, weld specifications, qualification records), and process qualifications.
Qualifications
Education/Prerequisite Skills:
- Familiarity with GTAW for both rework/repair of existing parts and welding new aluminum and stainless steel parts.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work process instructions.
- Working knowledge of GTAW welding processes, particularly in aerospace components.
- Knowledge of commercial welding specifications, particularly AWS D17.1 (Specification for Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications).
- Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and assist, educate, and train others.
- Functional knowledge of NDT processes (penetrant, radiography, magnetic particle, and/or ultrasonic testing).
- Ability to use hand tools and inspection gauges.
- Consistent compliance with safety and health regulations, including respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs, if applicable.
- Must meet FAA requirements for a “safety-sensitive” position.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent years of pertinent experience.
- Due to our role as a key supplier to the U.S. defense industry, all employees must be authorized to work in the U.S. permanently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 + years’ experience with GTAW and metallurgical lab experience in a manufacturing environment.
- GTAW of stainless steel and aluminum, preferably heat exchangers or similar product with varying detail part thicknesses.
- Tool design experience for weld fixtures.
- Certified Weld Inspector
- Experience with WPS’s and PQR’s.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Paid parental leave
- Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Disability and life insurance
- Incentives and performance-based rewards
- Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.