Fabrication Engineer at General Tool Company
Cincinnati, OH 45202
About the Job
- Provides Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and Weld Procedures Specifications (WPS) for all welding jobs.
- Reviews customer welding specifications and requirements and coordinates with fabrication manufacturing engineering for proper welding procedures, methods and welder qualifications.
- Develops weld techniques and procedures consistent with advanced metal joining technologies.
- Monitors welder qualifications to ensure customer specification requirements are met.
- Assists manufacturing, fabrication and manufacturing engineers in improving overall quality, productivity and understanding of customer welding requirements and specifications.
- Serves as the primary weld technology engineering focal point with customers and industry representatives.
- Stays current and aware of the standards from AWS and other industry oversight and governing organizations.
- Researches latest technologies and strategies to add to GTC’s capabilities and enhance efficiencies so we can maintain a competitive edge.
- Customer prints and specifications are presented in easily understood requirements and process plans for welding.
- All welding is performed to required customer specifications. Audits are conducted to ensure compliance.
- Welding and Fabrication Process improvements are identified and implemented.
- Welding errors are prevented and eliminated by proactively taking corrective actions.
- Weld procedure specifications (WPS) and procedure qualification records (PQR) are developed consistent with customer weld specifications and industry standards.
- Assist business units with customer inquiries concerning interpretation of welding qualification requirements and specifications.
- Reviews customer requirements and specifications and provides cost estimates as required. Communicates with manufacturing engineers during the estimating process.
- Represents General Tool Company with customers in technical issues relating to welding and joining.
- Develops WPSs and PQRs needed to conform to customer welding specifications and directs the physical testing of test samples.
- Directs welder qualifications testing for conformance to the PQR / WPS within AWS guidelines.
- Assists supervisors and welders with process problems pertaining to welding.
- Monitors the qualifications records of welders to assure they have the correct qualifications to meet customer requirements.
- Provides training on welding specifications, qualifications, techniques and other information needed for welders to improve the quality of their welds.
- Participates and initiates actions to continually improve processes, weld quality and reduce costs.
- Maintains processes and welder performance to conform to the requirements of NADCAP, ISO, AS, and customer audits.
- Assumes other responsibilities as assigned to include those noted in the fabrication engineering job description.
- Manufacturing, mechanical or weld engineering degree.
- Thoroughly versed in AWS, NADCAP, AMS standards and other recognized industry authorities in welding, fabrication and heat treating.
- Proficient in CAD software packages.
- In depth knowledge in computer functions including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.
- Experience using and developing weld procedures for GMAW, GTAW, Resistance Welding, and/or
- Minimum two years of relevant experience performing welding engineering or similar metal product processing.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience to effectively provide engineered plans to manufacturing management, fabricators and customers.
- Proven problem solving skills and ability to establish an effective course of action.
