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Power & Controls:
We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems, or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!
Location: HS Marston Aerospace Ltd - Wolverhampton
Title: Welding Engineer
Labour grade: TBC
Position summary:
The expectation of the Welding Engineer is to ensure compliance to Welding processes and procedures. Reporting to the Special Process Manager, the Welding Engineer will form part of the Quality team and will be responsible for ensuring compliance to NADCAP procedures and customer 3rd party audits. The role will also involve metallurgical laboratory activities to perform analysis, aid the development of new products and support customer investigations.
Responsibilities:
1. Technical responsibility for welding across the organisation
2. Development and control of welding procedures
3. Responsible for qualifying and maintaining welder certification
4. Champion audit compliance in particular NADCAP and customer accreditation
5. Participate and implement Technology Development Plans for new welding and joining technology
6. Involvement in Design for Manufacture assessments and Design reviews
7. Metallurgical analysis for weld certification and welder qualification
8. Provide training and technical support to Welding Operators
9. Participate and lead RRCA investigations and support implementing robust corrective actions
10. Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities to remove waste and improve efficiency
Experience:
11. International Welding Engineer (IWE) / European Welding Engineer (EWE) qualification preferred
12. 10+ years of related welding and technical experience
13. Proven background in the compliance to NADCAP accreditation
14. Previous metallurgical experience preferred
15. Candidate should have a good familiarity with expectations associated with aerospace or other comprehensive quality assurance systems, including ISO9000 or AS9100
16. Experience conducting internal Quality audits or supporting Quality audits by external customers is a plus
Personal Characteristics:
17. Highly-motivated, flexible, responsive to change, and calm under pressure
18. Ability to manage effectively, lead technical discussions and deliver on commitments
19. Candidate must have excellent verbal and written skills, including the ability to prepare and communicate technical information to Senior Leadership
20. Leads by example and has the ability to work across various departmental functions within the Company