Staff Robotic Weld Engineer

Job Description

Staff Robotic Weld Engineer (P55) , Dept. 2 514

Post ing Title: Weld Engineer - Staff (P5 5 ) Job Code: L222F1

Department: Liaison Engineering, L2 514 (Direct)

Position Description:
- Strong robotic welding background, equipment programming and troubleshooting.
- Applies welding knowledge / experience, including but not limited to, GMAW, GMAW-P, GTAW, SMAW standards utilizing various metal alloys.
- Maintains welding training quality though welder process audits, additional instructions, and/or assessments on the production floor or field.
- Supports and contributes to the Welding Engineering Team initiatives, such as: developing / qualifying new welding procedures to AWS and Military welding code requirements; welding vendor services reviews / assessments; welding technology research, development and application studies; welding processes prototype development.
- Provide technical interface with internal and external customers which include representatives from the Government, General Dynamics Land Systems Divisional office, and suppliers
- Provide and manage product design interpretation, non-conformance dispositions, engineering changes, root cause analysis, and production problem reports .
- Manage safe work practices and maintain safe work environment .

Position Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in engineering field preferred. Associates degree with relative experience considered .
- Possess or obtain AWS CWI certification within 6 months of job acceptance.
- 7+ years related experience .
- ship required and must be 18 years of age.
- Must successfully complete background check and pre-employment medical process including a drug screen
- Must be able to obtain/maintain DOD security clearance .
- Must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state-issued motor vehicle driver's license.
- Compliance with ASR (Anthropometric Size Requirements) may be required .
- Demonstration of proficiency in welding & fabrication of large heavy structure weldments utilizing various metal alloys .
- Demonstration of knowledge and skill level with JSMC welding processes - GMAW, GMAW-P, GTAW, SMAW .
- Able to perform problem solving and root cause analysis .
- Excellent written and presentation communications skills .
- Proficient with MS software required and parametric 3D software such as Creo or equivalent highly desired .
- Occasional travel required .

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

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