Braze Engineer

Starting base salary of $85K-$110K. based on experience; 401K Match, Medical, Dental and Vision Plans for Employees and Families.

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team!

Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.

Summary: The Braze Engineer provides brazing and assembly process assistance to the plant under the direction of the General Manager for our Roselle, NJ plant. Will be responsible for the development of brazing systems and technology to ensure that services provided meet the contractual requirements established by customers and procedures. Will also be also responsible for supporting the sales function with braze related issues and quotations.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities): The primary duties consist of, but are not limited to, the following.

• Directs activities of braze and maintains appropriate braze staffing as needed to meet company goals.
• Worked with plant personnel to evaluate and solve braze-related issues.
• Provide technical support to Sales and assist with braze related quotations.
• Works with customers with braze-related issues.
• Develop new brazing processes for new work, select the appropriate plant for it, place the work, and train plant employees in accordance with BMS requirements.
• Evaluate plant brazing capabilities as needed to recommend new equipment, equipment upgrades, or new technology.
• Provide input to the Quality Group with respect to brazing processes.
• Ensures customers’ needs are appropriately met by shipping to schedule with minimum turnaround time and a high degree of quality, working closely with the Quality Manager.
• Responsible for enforcing company handbook and communicating with the Office Manager and/or General Manager on matters relating to discipline.
• Responsible for purchasing and/or approving materials for shop, facilities, tooling, fixtures, etc., under the guidance of the General Manager.
• Participates in staff meetings as a member of management.
• Must work in a manner consistent with the EMS.
• May assist in the quality department as needed.
• This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer’s inventory and, as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage.
• Performs other duties as dictated by position or required by the General Manager.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
  
  

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore, candidates must be U.S> Citizens or Permanent Resident Card holders.
• Education: Engineer Degree or (equivalent experience) in metallurgical, materials, or welding engineering.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in thermal process processing with emphasis on brazing processes (furnace, induction, torch, etc.).
• Knowledge of heat treating, operations management, metallurgy, inspection, and customer needs through technical and advanced training, seminars, college, B.S.M.E. (metallurgy), and/or equivalent work experience.
• Language skills: Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and written, including reports as required, attend staff meetings and interface with other departments.
• Must be knowledgeable of tooling needs and costs. Tooling design experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and customer specifications.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism.
  
  

Physical & Mental Demands: The following physical and mental demands consist of, but are not limited to, the following.

• Must be able to work in a sitting and/or standing position for extended periods in an office/industrial environment.
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone.
  
  

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.