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Weld Process Engineer

Location: 

Forest, OH, US, 45843

Business Unit:  Systems and Support
Function:  Engineering

TRIUMPH designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH. 

Triumph Integrated Systems - Electronics and Controls, located in Forest, Ohio, is a leading independent aerospace supplier of mission critical thermal and fluid management products for commercial and military platforms. The company provides solutions utilized on aircraft, engine, advance weapons pods, cruise missiles, avionics & electronic systems.

Responsibilities

The Weld Specialist will be responsible for developing, documenting, and monitoring welding processes for components in our manufacturing facility. This includes GTAW of aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel alloys as well as silver braze repair (torch).

The Weld Specialist will work with Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams, as well as workers on the manufacturing floor, to troubleshoot and improve welding processes. This role will focus on increasing the consistency and yield of welding by studying processes and products before, during, and after welding. This role will also be involved in some metallurgical work, including identifying samples for on-site lab review to resolve potential issues related to porosity, lack of penetration, melt thru, undercut, etc. and improving our ability to weld repair (over braze alloy) and increasing the strength of our products.

  • Develop and document weld processes, including root cause analysis of deviations from critical process specifications to resolve weld-related issues.
  • Educate and train workers on proper procedures and processes, including creating and updating work instructions and training materials.
  • Monitor welding performance (rework/yield) to ensure targets are met.
  • Use established process management tools, control plans, and CPK monitoring to improve process outcomes.
  • Develop best practices for production quality, reliability, and capacity.
  • Create and implement improved preventative maintenance programs to enhance current processes.
  • Support welding processes to maintain NADCAP certifications.
  • Lead weld process development, including trials, documentation (work instructions, weld specifications, qualification records), and process qualifications.

Qualifications

Education/Prerequisite Skills:

  • Familiarity with GTAW for both rework/repair of existing parts and welding new aluminum and stainless steel parts.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work process instructions.
  • Working knowledge of GTAW welding processes, particularly in aerospace components.
  • Knowledge of commercial welding specifications, particularly AWS D17.1 (Specification for Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications).
  • Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and assist, educate, and train others.
  • Functional knowledge of NDT processes (penetrant, radiography, magnetic particle, and/or ultrasonic testing).
  • Ability to use hand tools and inspection gauges.
  • Consistent compliance with safety and health regulations, including respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs, if applicable.
  • Must meet FAA requirements for a “safety-sensitive” position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent years of pertinent experience.
  • Due to our role as a key supplier to the U.S. defense industry, all employees must be authorized to work in the U.S. permanently.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5 + years’ experience with GTAW and metallurgical lab experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • GTAW of stainless steel and aluminum, preferably heat exchangers or similar product with varying detail part thicknesses.
  • Tool design experience for weld fixtures.
  • Certified Weld Inspector
  • Experience with WPS’s and PQR’s.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
  • Healthcare spending accounts
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Incentives and performance-based rewards
  • Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

 

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Our Vision:

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:

  1. Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders.  We value safety, diversity, and respect.
  2. Teamwork – Win as One team-one company.  Solicit help and assist others.
  3. Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality.  Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
  4. Innovation – Passion for growing the business.  Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
  5. Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate.  Proactively solve problems.

 

Code of Conduct:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes.  All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information:

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license.  A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via HRDepartment@triumphgroup.com.


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