TransTech Group

Overview

Metalforms is seeking an experienced Welding Engineer to provide technical expertise and support for the manufacture of heat exchangers and pressure equipment. The role involves welding engineering, code compliance, manufacturing support, and continuous improvement of welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, maintain, and standardize Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualifications in accordance with ASME Code and customer requirements.
• Review customer specifications, drawings, and project requirements; establish welding requirements and prepare weld maps and instructions.
• Provide technical guidance on welding processes, metallurgy, filler metals, preheat, postweld heat treatment (PWHT), and specialized applications.
• Support manufacturing in troubleshooting weld issues, investigating defects, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to reduce rework, improve productivity, and control costs.
• Support Sales Engineering with welding specification reviews, technical clarifications, cost estimates, and schedule considerations.
• Maintain welding-related procedures, work instructions, and quality controls in compliance with codes and customer specifications.
• Identify opportunities for welding automation, standardization, and improved manufacturing practices.
• Train and guide welders, inspectors, engineers, and manufacturing personnel.
• Collaborate with TransTech welding engineers to share expertise and standardize procedures; support ASME audits and ISO 9001 initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of ASME Section VIII and Section IX, including welding procedure and welder qualifications.
• Experience developing WPSs, PQRs, weld maps, and welding qualification programs.
• Strong knowledge of welding metallurgy, processes, filler metals, heat treatment, and material-specific welding requirements.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot shop welding issues and interpret drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Welding, Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant welding engineering experience, preferably in pressure vessel, heat exchanger, or heavy fabrication manufacturing.

Benefits

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