Staff Weld Engineer (P55), Dept. 2514

Posting Title: Weld Engineer – Staff (P55)    Job Code:  L222F1

Department: Liaison Engineering, L2514 (Direct)

Position Description: 

-          Applies welding knowledge / experience, including but not limited to, GMAW, GMAW-P, GTAW, SMAW standards utilizing various metal alloys.

-          Maintains welding training quality though welder process audits, additional instructions, and/or assessments on the production floor or field.

-          Supports and contributes to the Welding Engineering Team initiatives, such as:  developing / qualifying new welding procedures to AWS and Military welding code requirements; welding vendor services reviews / assessments; welding technology research, development and application studies; welding processes prototype development.

-          Provide technical interface with internal and external customers which include representatives from the Government, General Dynamics Land Systems Divisional office, and suppliers

-          Provide and manage product design interpretation, non-conformance dispositions, engineering changes, root cause analysis, and production problem reports.

-          Perform product non-conformance evaluation and dispositions.

-          Manage safe work practices and maintain safe work environment.

Position Requirements:

-          Bachelor degree in engineering field preferred.  Associates degree with relative experience considered.

-          Possess or obtain AWS CWI certification within 6 months of job acceptance.

-          7+ years related experience.

-          US Citizenship required and must be 18 years of age.

-          Must successfully complete background check and pre-employment medical process including a drug screen

-          Must be able to obtain/maintain DOD security clearance.

-          Must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state-issued motor vehicle driver’s license.

-          Compliance with ASR (Anthropometric Size Requirements) may be required.

-          Demonstration of proficiency in welding & fabrication of large heavy structure weldments utilizing various metal alloys.

-          Demonstration of knowledge and skill level with JSMC welding processes – GMAW, GMAW-P, GTAW, SMAW.

-          Able to perform problem solving and root cause analysis.

-          Excellent written and presentation communications skills.

-          Proficient with MS software required and parametric 3D software such as Creo or equivalent highly desired.

-          Occasional travel required.