Welding Engineer I/II

OverviewThe D341 Structural Welding Engineering Construction Support group provides technical support and regulatory services to Electric Boat's Quonset Point (QP) facility core business, welding. D341 retains technical cognizance of and provides interpretation to procedures and specifications, as well as regulates the welding program as a whole by directly integrating with all related customers. D341 is looking for a qualified engineering candidate that exhibits the ability to provide on-job technical support, conduct problem resolution, write technical dispositions, lead special projects, and carry out small/medium/large quality corrective action tasks. Regular responsibilities of the qualified candidate include, but are not limited to:Providing technical guidance for the application of all major welding processes (GMAW, SMAW, SAW, and GTAW)Writing technical dispositions in support of Engineering Reports, Change Notices, Welding Engineering Instructions, Major Technical Submittals, UNSATs/TIRs, Etc.Maintaining procedural and specification compliance oversight for submarine structural documents (NAVSEA specifications, EB standard procedures, and design drawings)Conducting on-job structural welding, fit-up, pre-heat, and etc. audits to ensure procedural compliance in various work centers at QPPerforming root cause analyses and evaluating problem resolution strategies for a wide variety of issues as requiredCoordinating with functional area leads to identify opportunities for process improvement and/or alternate weld processSupporting upper management performance tracking goals by maintaining D341 cognizant data inputs and reportsProviding technical support to welding robotic installations as neededThe qualified candidate will report to the D341 Structural Welding Engineering supervisor at Electric Boat's North Kingstown, RI location.QualificationsRequired:Bachelor of Science Degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgy/Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering0-5 years of experience in an industrial welding environment, shipbuilding, or other heavy fabricationExperience with technical writing (procedures, reports, briefings, memos, other submittals)Preferred:Advanced degree in Welding Engineering or Metallurgy/Materials Joining EngineeringPrior welding experience or educationHands-on experience working with all major welding processesProblem resolution and global issue bounding experienceHistory working with SUPSHIP and/or other on-site NAVY representative organizationsSkillsFamiliarity with quality audits and surveillancesMust be able to read and interpret company policies and proceduresAdvanced computer skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project, and PowerPoint (or equivalent)Has excellent oral and written communication skillsWorks effectively individually and in teamsPhysical QualificationsClimbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, TwistingEnvironmental AttributesCold, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside