Virginia Transformer Corp

Overview

The Welding Specialist – Corporate Coordinator at Virginia Transformer Corporation is responsible for developing, standardizing, and optimizing welding processes across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role ensures high-quality weld integrity and compliance with industry codes while supporting production, quality, and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardize welding processes across multiple manufacturing sites
• Ensure compliance with AWS, ASME, and API welding codes and standards
• Create, qualify, and maintain WPS, PQR, and WPQ documentation
• Support and optimize welding processes including GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and other arc welding methods
• Evaluate and control process variables affecting weld quality and performance
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for welding defects and non-conformances
• Oversee and support welding inspections and NDT methods (VT, PT, MT, UT)
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to improve weld design and manufacturability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, APQP, and FMEA methodologies
• Develop and maintain welding procedures, standards, and work instructions
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with welding standards and quality systems
• Support new product introduction with welding process development, validation, and implementation
• Train and mentor welders, inspectors, and production personnel on welding techniques and standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical, Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, welding engineering, or quality engineering
• Strong knowledge of arc welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, etc.)
• Experience developing and qualifying WPS, PQR, and WPQ documentation
• Knowledge of AWS, ASME, and API codes and standards
• Proven ability to apply root cause analysis tools
• Bilingual: English (B2/C1) and conversational Spanish
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO