Job Description

Materials Joining Engineer (ASME/NAVSEA)

Help build the next generation of rugged, high-reliability pumps and equipment at Curtiss-Wright EMD in the Cheswick suburbs of Pittsburgh. Our team ensures weld quality that stands up to extreme conditions—every time.

Impact

• Convert stringent code requirements into robust, repeatable welding practices that safeguard performance and service life.
• Advance shop-floor excellence across multiple arc welding processes to achieve X-ray quality structural and seal welds.

Core responsibilities

• Define welding techniques and procedures for a range of applications and qualifications.
• Generate and maintain WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications.
• Support production using GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, SAW, FCAW, PTAW .
• Use welding metallurgy to interpret material specs and troubleshoot complex issues in nontraditional manufacturing and repair scenarios.
• Drive continuous improvement: identify and validate new welding processes and techniques for evolving materials.
• Plan and manage materials-joining work: schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineering to resolve joining challenges and provide technical guidance.
• Participate in engineering/manufacturing/program reviews; support supplier qualification and procedure assessments; assist with supplier audits.
• Mentor engineers; train and guide Weld Development Lab Technicians ; uphold code and contract requirements for procedures and personnel qualifications.

Required background

• BS in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, Metallurgy, or Materials Science; advanced degree desired.
• 6+ years relevant manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency with FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, SAW, SMAW, PTAW .
• Experience with at least one: ASME Section III & IX, AWS, NAVSEA ; familiarity with NAVSEA 250-1500 and ASME Section IX is valuable.
• Hands-on with carbon, alloy, stainless steels; nickel and copper-based alloys; dissimilar metal welding .
• Background as a Welding, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineer.
• Excellent communication for authoring and controlling procedures and documentation.

Security requirement

Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals .

Proficiency

• Welding Setups for Production

Compensation & benefits

• Sign-on and relocation bonuses for selected candidates
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay and Recognition

Location

Pittsburgh, PA – Cheswick suburbs

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