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Curtiss-Wright Corporation Welding Engineer in Summerville, South Carolina
An exciting and challenging career opportunity to part of a team as a Weld Engineer!
Location : Summerville, SC (greater Charleston)
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/)
Your Challenge:
As a Welding Engineer you will have the opportunity to tackle new projects and develop highly engineered solutions to meet our Navy customers’ needs and transform their businesses.
You will be responsible for utilizing required welding techniques and procedures for all welding applications and/or qualifications. Updates weld record preparation and weld procedure and welder qualification records. Interacts/participates at administrative and/or production meetings to support engineering/ manufacturing and program management. Requires hands-on experience as a welding application engineer in a manufacturing environment where shielded metal arc (SMAW, stick), gas metal arc welding (GMAW, MIG), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW, TIG or heliarc), flux core arc welding (FCAW), hard facing (PTA), x-ray quality structure and seal welding; as well as LASER and electron beam welding. Strength in engineering metallurgy of material properties, material specifications, pre and post heat-treatment requirements. Knowledge of critical weld joints and hard surfacing deposits.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide innovative, technically significant, and economically important material and welding solutions in support of Marketing, Design and Manufacturing.
Works with the technical requirements and welding activities to comply with both Military Welding Standard NAVSEA Technical Publication S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 and Boiler Pressure Vessel Code ASME Section IX.
Develop and manage materials joining work plans including schedules, budgets, and resource requirements to meet project objectives.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve non-routine materials joining and manufacturing engineering problems as they relate to nontraditional repair work in an accurate, timely and informed manner.
Proactively seek and accept responsibility for solving new and difficult materials joining and manufacturing engineering challenges, while appropriately assessing and managing risks.
Effectively communicate technical concepts across all levels internally and customer organizations.
Provide technical support, priorities and direction to a skilled labor force and manufacturing support personnel in support of materials, joining, testing and evaluation.
Identify new and/or improved welding processes/techniques for improving applications.
Work with design and manufacturing engineering to resolve materials joining issues before and during manufacturing and provide technical support to suppliers and customers.
Provide support in identifying and troubleshooting equipment problems.
Provide support for audits of suppliers.
Interact with customers and design engineers to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
Your Expertise:
B.S. Degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical, or Materials Science from an accredited institution with a minimum of five years of related experience is preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
Weld symbol and fabrication drawing reading skills.
Good communication and presentation skills (written and verbal).
Proven ability to meet deadlines and multi-task on multiple projects.
Be an innovative thinker and present theories/concepts in a professional manner.
Knowledge of the following welding codes
MIL-STD 248/278
ASME Section III & IX
AWS D1.1, D1.2 & D1.6
NAVSEA 250-1500-1
RCC-M
Experience in working with carbon, low, high alloy and stainless steels, nickel and copper-based alloys, as well as dissimilar metal welding.
Prior experience as a welding, materials, or manufacturing engineer.
Preferred Experience/credentials
Hands-on welding experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment or Defense Navy environment
Active participation with AWS
Certified Welding Inspector
Must be a sole US citizen and able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance
Relocation and Travel:
This position will be located in Summerville, South Carolina, but will require travel to suppliers periodically.
If required, relocation assistance will be offered to compensate some moving expenses to Summerville SC.
Who We Are:
Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright Steam & Air Solutions (SAS), a business unit of Curtiss-Wright, designs, manufactures, tests and provides - Navy steam turbines and steam valves, nuclear steam turbines, and aftermarket steam parts, upgrades, and overhauls.
Located in Summerville SC, this brand new state-of-the-art facility is approximately 134,000 square feet dedicated to manufacturing in relations to machining, welding, assembly and quality inspections.
To learn more, please visit us: Curtiss-Wright EMS - SAS (cw-ems.com) (https://www.cw-ems.com/sas/default.aspx)
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No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team (TACOE@curtisswright.com) _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Join the WRIGHT Team!
Over 90 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
Our Values
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
Leadership
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
Customer Focus
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
Teamwork & Trust
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
Respect for People
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
Integrity
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
What We Offer Our Employees:
Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.