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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Custom Engineering is currently seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Welding Engineer to
oversee all welding engineering, weld quality compliance, and procedural qualifications for our
fabrication operations. This role is critical to managing our quality system for the fabrication and
production of all ASME Section VIII Div. 1 pressure vessels, as well as ensuring compliance with
AWS and NAVSEA Welding Codes.
The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical code compliance and practical
shop-floor execution, serving as the technical liaison between customers and our production
team, while working closely with Operations, Quality, and Fabrication departments to ensure
flawless project delivery.
ASME, AWS & NAVSEA Code Compliance
* Procedure Development: Develop and manage Welding Procedure Specifications
(WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) per ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1,
NAVSEA Welding Codes, and individual customer specifications.
* Welder Performance: Manage all company welding procedures and Welder
Performance Qualifications (WPQ) utilizing TWI Welding Qualifier Software.
* Workforce Development: Coordinate and oversee the testing and qualification of new
welders (new hires) in partnership with HR and the Fabrication Plant Manager. Provide
ongoing weld-related training and education to shop personnel.
* Audits & Records: Update and maintain the company Quality Control Manual and
ensure all ASME records are maintained for the required minimum of seven (7) years.
Lead internal welding audits and assist with external quality and customer audits.
Front-End Engineering & Order Review
* Technical Review: Review new orders, engineering drawings, and customer technical
specifications to ensure qualified procedures exist to perform the work.
* Planning Integration: Work directly with the planning department to ensure correct
welding procedures and requirements are utilized on all orders before they are released
to the shop floor.
* Materials & Design: Review and approve purchase requisitions for correct material
designations. Audit Material Test Reports (MTRs) to ensure proper material compliance.
* Weld Mapping: Create comprehensive job travelers, weld joint records, and weld maps
when required by customer specifications.
Production Support, NDE & Heat Treatment
* Floor Operations: Monitor welders and active welding operations to ensure strict
compliance with WPS's and proper shop practices. Assist production and quality
personnel in rapidly resolving welding-related non-conformances.
* NDE & Inspection: Work with the Quality Department to ensure Non-Destructive
Examination (NDE) requirements for new orders are met. Assist in reviewing and
approving NDE procedures and results.
* Heat Treating: Review, advise on, and approve all Post-Weld Heat Treating (PWHT)
and stress-relieving applications and charts per customer specifications.
* Final Certification: Review calibration charts, create official Data Reports for pressure
vessels/parts, oversee the correct stamping of code tags, and schedule the Authorized
Inspector (AI) for hold points and hydrostatic testing. Submit final approved Data Reports
to The National Board and the customer.
Customer Liaison & Communication
* Client Interface: Act as the primary technical liaison between the customer and our
production team on jobs with specialized welding requirements.
* Meetings: Participate in customer conference calls and face-to-face meetings to discuss
technical welding requirements and project specifications.
Requirements
Qualifications (Must Haves)
* Education: Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or Welding Engineering
Technology.
* Process Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of:
* FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, and SAW welding processes.
* RT, UT, MT, PT & VT NDE Processes
* Certified Welding Inspector (CWI): If not already a CWI, must be willing to pursue
certification.
* Materials Expertise: Deep knowledge of welding carbon steel, stainless steel, Inconel,
and other various industrial materials.
* Drawing Literacy: Proven ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
and customer technical specifications.
* Professional Attributes: Strong time management skills, self-motivation to work
effectively with minimal supervision, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced,
deadline-oriented environment.
* Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with
shop-floor welders, customers, and executive leadership alike.
Preferred Qualifications (Good to Haves)
* Hands-on experience working directly in a heavy fabrication or pressure vessel shop.
* Direct, working knowledge of various Welding Codes: ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, and
NAVSEA Welding Codes.
* Experience working with robotics or cobots.
* Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and other
standard computer applications.
Benefits & Compensation
Custom Engineering is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging
diversity in the workplace. We offer a competitive benefits package including:
* Vacation: 80 hours to start
* Ten paid holidays
* Profit sharing
* 401K with the company matching 50% on the first 6% of wages
* Health, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA
* Highly rated by employees on Indeed/Glassdoor/Facebook