OVERVIEW:

•Provides Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and Weld Procedures Specifications (WPS) for all welding jobs. 

•Reviews customer welding specifications and requirements and coordinates with fabrication manufacturing engineering for proper welding procedures, methods and welder qualifications.  

•Develops weld techniques and procedures consistent with advanced metal joining technologies.

•Monitors welder qualifications to ensure customer specification requirements are met.

•Assists manufacturing, fabrication and manufacturing engineers in improving overall quality, productivity and understanding of customer welding requirements and specifications. 

•Serves as the primary weld technology engineering focal point with customers and industry representatives. 

•Stays current and aware of the standards from AWS and other industry oversight and governing organizations.

•Researches latest technologies and strategies to add to GTC’s capabilities and enhance efficiencies so we can maintain a competitive edge.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

•Customer prints and specifications are presented in easily understood requirements and process plans for welding.

•All welding is performed to required customer specifications.  Audits are conducted to ensure compliance.

•Welding and Fabrication Process improvements are identified and implemented.

•Welding errors are prevented and eliminated by proactively taking corrective actions.

•Weld procedure specifications (WPS) and procedure qualification records (PQR) are developed consistent with customer weld specifications and industry standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Assist business units with customer inquiries concerning interpretation of welding qualification requirements and specifications.

•Reviews customer requirements and specifications and provides cost estimates as required.  Communicates with manufacturing engineers during the estimating process.

•Represents General Tool Company with customers in technical issues relating to welding and joining.

•Develops WPSs and PQRs needed to conform to customer welding specifications and directs the physical testing of test samples.

•Directs welder qualifications testing for conformance to the PQR / WPS within AWS guidelines.

•Assists supervisors and welders with process problems pertaining to welding.

•Monitors the qualifications records of welders to assure they have the correct qualifications to meet customer requirements.

•Provides training on welding specifications, qualifications, techniques and other information needed for welders to improve the quality of their welds.

•Participates and initiates actions to continually improve processes, weld quality and reduce costs.

•Maintains processes and welder performance to conform to the requirements of NADCAP, ISO, AS, and customer audits.

•Assumes other responsibilities as assigned to include those noted in the fabrication engineering job description.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION:

•Manufacturing, mechanical or weld engineering degree. 

•Thoroughly versed in AWS, NADCAP, AMS standards and other recognized industry authorities in welding, fabrication and heat treating.

•Proficient in CAD software packages.

•In depth knowledge in computer functions including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.

EOE

M/F/D/V