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Senior Welding Engineer

Senior Welding Engineer

Scot ForgeSpring Grove, IL, US
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Scot Forge is a 130-year-old, 100% employee-owned company that manufactures custom open die and rolled ring forgings. At Scot Forge, we help our customers succeed in their most critical initiatives with forged solutions for everything from the world's physical infrastructure, energy, and transportation to manufacturing, mining, and our national defense. From the wheels of NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover to mission critical components for nuclear submarines, to large hydraulic cylinders for the largest mining trucks on the planet, Scot Forge creates the precision forged metal parts used in demanding applications all over the world.

We are seeking a Weld Engineer to take the lead on the development, implementation and maintaining of Scot Forge weld and additive manufacturing systems for our Defense and Nuclear markets. This role will balance a combination of technical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills, while collaborating at all levels of the organization and providing hands-on shop support. This role is responsible for technology, people, and process qualifications.

R esponsibilities include :

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  • Develop and own the welding program (AWS, ASME and others). Collaborate with quality as to the system enhancements required for certification.

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  • Lead or assist in the development of welding and additive manufacturing automation systems.
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  • Provide on-the-floor support to welders and other engineering team members in the executing of welding and / or other additive processes and products.
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  • Work closely with the non-destructive testing team in the development and sustainment of a weld inspection program
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  • Develop, write, and ensure effective execution of manufacturing procedures including welding and additive manufacturing procedures.
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  • Develop and submit customer facing work procedures for new and repaired products.
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  • Working closely with the materials lab, review process and welder qualification samples, adjusting practices and / or coaching to ensure sustainable quality performance.
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  • Interpret industry and customer specifications and communicate requirements
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  • Teaching office and shop employees welding concepts and practices
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  • Troubleshooting and problem solving utilizing a scientific approach
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  • Provide technical disposition of welding quality rejections and own the corrective action of system failures.
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  • Research and development projects for process improvement and product development. Work closely with cross functional team (Sales, Forge, Forge Development Team, Heat Treat, Vendors, etc.) to develop new customers, product types and / or market segments
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  • Through industry research, serve as a technology subject matter expert in welding and additive manufacturing.
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  • Failure analysis and disposition of internally and externally rejected forgings / welds
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  • Implementation of necessary corrective actions
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  • When appropriate, provide supplier qualification and oversight.
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  • Represent Scot Forge in industry organizations as requested (e.g., AWS, ASME, ASNT)
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    Education / Experience :

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  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Weld Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Material Science (emphasis on weld processes) desired but will consider candidates with comparable industry experience.
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  • Minimum 5 years' experience as a weld engineer or applicable additive manufacturing research.
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    Required Skills : \n

  • Experience in building and maintaining a certified weld program.
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  • Intermediate understanding of physical metallurgy principles as they relate to welding, metal working and heat treatment applications.
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  • Excellent listening and communication skills.
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  • Technical skills include : Weld Engineering, Physical Metallurgy, Heat treatment Principles, Mechanical Testing, Failure Analysis, NDE, Industry and Customer Specifications
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  • Exposure to automation and / or additive manufacturing processes preferred.
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    Closing Statement :

    Other Duties as Assigned

    Working Conditions / Physical Requirements :

    Position requires a mix of working in office and occasionally working in production areas while forklifts, overhead cranes and related equipment are in use. On occasion while performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to heat and cold weather conditions as well as wet and / or humid conditions. When in the area of production, appropriate PPE is mandatory.

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  • Manufacturing Shop Floor - 50-60%
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  • Metallurgy Laboratory - 5-10% (running lab equipment)
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  • Office - 20-30%
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  • Lift up to 65 lb
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  • 5-10% overnight travel
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    Compensation / Benefits :

    Compensation decisions are tailored to the unique circumstances of each position and candidate. Estimated range shown above is not reflective of the compounding growth the profit-sharing bonus model offers. Actual base pay offered to a candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

    We have grown to become a leader in the open die forging industry by rewarding our most valuable resource... OUR EMPLOYEE OWNERS. Employee Benefits include :

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  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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  • Profit Sharing Bonus
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  • Medical
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  • Dental
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  • Vision
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  • Company provided Life Insurance
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  • Prescription Drug Plan
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  • 401K and Roth Plan
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  • Paid vacation and holidays
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  • Short- and Long-term disability
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  • Tuition Reimbursement
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    Scot Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

    We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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