Weld Engineer - HSC

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Howmet Engine Systems is currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in Hampton, Virginia. Are you an empowered partner with the drive to transform ideas into sustainable value? We are seeking individuals who have a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a manufacturing environment, as well as the passion to put that experience to work to lead activities and support plant/location team to achieve manufacturing excellence. Our organization is dedicated to rapid, profitable growth through operational excellence and career development. If you are an energetic professional that wants to be a part of a dynamic team we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary

This position will be responsible for improvements and control of weld repair/fabrication of super alloy castings as well as ensuring all welds meet Class "A" requirements.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

• Maintain Nadcap certification.
• Train new production welders.
• Monitor workmanship and continuous training of current welders.
• Certify new welders and maintain extended validity.
• Plan and execute repairs on potentially scrap castings.
• Monitor weld quality yields.
• Develop new welding techniques and equipment improvements for production applications.
• Maintain weld wire and weld cap control and inventory.
• Maintain and write work instructions.
• Customer specification and blueprint review.
• Maintain personal welder certification.
• Methods improvement.
• Cost estimating, scrap and rework costs.

Skills and Abilities:

• Good PC skills, written & verbal communication skills, problem solving, project management, and organizational skills.
• Must work well in a team environment and commit to continuous improvement.
• Investment casting experience or similar manufacturing facilities qualifying new programs.
• Significant experience in investment castings (engineering and/or manufacturing) strongly preferred.
• Ability to think through complex development projects and identify gaps in plans, risks, and opportunities with the boldness to elevate when necessary.
• Must be self-driven with outstanding organization skills, self-discipline and an acute sense of urgency.
• Proficient in all MS Office applications
• Excellent written & oral communications skills, able to work in a self-directed or team environment & have good organizational skills
• Technical support to the shop floor
• Technical liaison with customers and other plants
• Strong analytical abilities
• Perform all other job duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Documented formal training in GTAW/TIG welding (i.e., Certificate of Completion, AS degree in Welding Technology, etc.)
• A minimum of 1 year Weld experience through education and/or hands on manufacturing environment required.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Weld Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Industrial experience with GTAW/TIG welding.