KORE1 is hiring: Welding Engineer: TIG repair of parts / components of superallo

Overview

Welding Engineer required for TIG repair of parts and components made from superalloys. Aerospace or defense experience is a plus. This position is onsite in Milford, NH.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare welding and process instructions, standards, and specifications for complex castings using techniques requiring extensive dexterity and close visual attention.
• Manage complex projects and programs by owning key manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to establish weld best practices and ensure adherence to ISO and AS9100 standards. Provide direction and certify/recertify Repair Welders as required.
• Provide expertise to troubleshoot and resolve interruptions and perform failure analysis. Welds may be subjected to X-Ray, FPI and other tests to detect internal weld defects.
• Repair defects in castings made from materials that are difficult to weld (e.g., cobalt, stainless steel, all nickel-based alloys).
• Identify and install key manufacturing processes or enhancements; explore new manufacturing technologies to improve cost effectiveness, modernization, ergonomics, and quality.
• Provide consultation, direction, and mentoring to less experienced manufacturing engineering staff or contractors.
• As the Welding Engineer SME, identify and nurture talent within the manufacturing team; mentor operators and junior engineers; foster a culture of continuous learning; bridge strategic and tactical engineering groups.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects requiring interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Identify and implement improvements in corporate business processes and work instructions.
• Analyze welding conditions and assist with in-service inspections and evaluations.
• Perform actions defined by customers to qualify as a production source, interface with customer technical personnel to optimize producibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Investigate and initiate corrective actions on manufacturing problems related to production and inspection/testing of weld repair products.
• Establish equipment specifications, improve manufacturing techniques, and introduce new process equipment to welding and NDT processes.
• Review and evaluate engineering changes and coordinate with production planning and engineering personnel.
• Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and procedures.
• Deliver commitments in a timely and efficient manner.

Additional Responsibilities

• May train and develop less experienced technical personnel.
• Observe company code of conduct, safety and quality principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgical Engineering
• 4+ years in engineering/manufacturing environment preferred
• Aerospace or defense experience is a plus
• 5-10 years of welding engineering experience
• Previous experience with TIG (tungsten inert gas) repair welding of parts and components with superalloy materials (Ni, Co, Inconel)
• Knowledge of practical welding science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to welding and fabrication
• Excellent mechanical and robotic aptitude
• Familiarity with engineering blueprints and schematics
• Ability to handle physical workload
• Sense of urgency with the ability to complete work efficiently in a high-paced environment
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Computer literacy, including MS Office, technical modeling, and statistical tools

Compensation

Base pay range: $90,000/yr – $120,000/yr. Compensation depends on experience; additional profit-sharing bonus of 9% may apply.

Location

Onsite in Milford, NH.