Welding Engineer Job at Curtiss-Wright Corporation in East Farmingdale

We are looking for a Sr. Welding Engineer to join our Target Rock team!

As our Sr. Welding Engineer, you will be responsible for the development of welding techniques and procedures for all welding applications and/or qualifications. You will also be responsible for oversight of the metallurgical laboratory and production areas. You will manage the technical requirements and welding activities to comply with both Military Welding Standard NAVSEA 250-1500 and Boiler Pressure Vessel Code ASME Section IX. Experience in GTAW, PTA, and Oxyacetylene, and Welding Automation desired. You will be responsible for investigating and evaluating welding rejects and non-compliance issues. You will also determine appropriate cause(s) and corrective action(s) and recommend effective utilization of welding human resources and equipment to meet the Company’s goals.

Location: East Farmingdale, NY

Salary/hourly rate: $91,000 to $131,399

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New York. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

• Develop new welding procedures, oversee performance and evaluation of weld qualifications, and obtain required customer approvals of procedures and qualifications.
• Interact and provide technical support to welding production personnel. Investigate and evaluate welding defects to determine appropriate cause(s) and corrective action(s).
• Primary technical interface with customers and vendors on welding issues.
• Evaluate and implement use of new welding technology. Select and recommend new welding equipment. Oversee procurements and installations of new equipment. Develop welding procedures and training of personnel for the utilization of new equipment.
• Review new requests for quotations for new welding requirements. Coordinate and provide Contract/Sales and/or Project Engineering with both welding plans and production welding estimates, including recommendations for new equipment, as applicable.
• Provide oversight of weld record preparation and weld procedure and welder qualification records.
• Interact/participate at administrative and/or production meetings to support engineering/manufacturing and program management.

What You Bring

• Advanced Degree in Engineering with a major in metallurgy, materials science, or welding engineering.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of hands-on experience as a welding application engineer in a manufacturing environment where Oxyacetylene Hardsurfacing, PTA, GTA x-ray quality structure, and seal welding as well as LASER and electron beam welding.
• Strength in engineering metallurgy of material properties, material specifications, pre and post heat-treatment requirements, brazing.
• Knowledge of critical weld joints and hardsurfacing deposits.

Founded in 1951 to meet the special severe service valve requirements of the United States Nuclear Navy, Target Rock is today the premier supplier of highly engineered valves and related products to both the U.S. Navy nuclear fleet and the global nuclear power generation industry. The first Target Rock valves were installed on the U.S.S. Nautilus, the U.S. Navy's first nuclear-powered submarine.

*Please note, benefits are country-specific and may vary from location to location.

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.