Job Description

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BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Welding Engineer. In this position, you will be supporting the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business including approximately 25% travel to our Anniston, AL facility. This position will report onsite for 1st shift on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off to support production in a team-based manufacturing environment.

In this role you will work directly with Manufacturing Engineering and resolve weld related issues and provide technical support on a variety of technical tasks. You will also perform activities in a variety of cross-functional areas as needed. Finally, you may interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.

As a Welding Engineer you will:

• Help build armored combat vehicles, especially focusing on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV).

• Apply basic knowledge of the design to create solutions for engineering problems.

• Have working knowledge and implementation of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS). Assist in the development of new WPS's as needed.

• Evaluate contractual weld requirements and provide recommendations to Manufacturing Engineering.

• Evaluate and interpret design specifications, drawings, documentation, models, and/or test results to ensure product built complies with the technical data package, applicable engineering standards and military specifications.

• Develop and write technical documentation, create revisions to existing documentation, and provide input to technical papers or presentations / may deliver technical presentations.

• Perform technical assessment, testing, calculations, and evaluation of results to address moderately complex engineering problems using specialized equipment and/or by computer programs.

• Provide input to project leaders for the development of project plans, schedules, and budgets.

• Apply basic lean/six sigma concepts to drive improvements to production processes.

• Interact with various groups including Quality, Operations, Design, and Production.

• Interact with multiple facilities across the country.

• Evaluate current processes and develop process improvements.

• Use knowledge of metallurgy and material weldability.

• Recommends weld equipment and capital investment strategies.

• Advise and develop special weld repair methods as necessary.

• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline such as Weld Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with 2 years relevant experience; or advanced degree in a relevant technical discipline

• Knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures of Weld Engineering

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Manufacturing experience, especially around welding

• Knowledge or experience with aluminum

• Working knowledge of GD&T

• Working knowledge of various welding / cutting processes GMAW, GMAW-P, GTAW, SMAW, PAC, OFC

• Working knowledge of Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) processes

• Certification with AWS as a CWI or other relevant certification

• Engineering experience with relevant applications in a defense environment

• Specialized technical knowledge of relevant military and commercial design standards

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $68700 - $116800

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Welding Engineer II

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