What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weld Engineer Supervisor position at Badger Alloys, Inc?
Founded in 1966, Badger Alloys has transformed from a classic sand foundry into a modern full-service casting manufacturing group that encompasses an airset foundry, dedicated pattern facility, complete machine shop, on-site engineers and state-of-the-art rapid response technologies. This single-source capability - and vested interest in the entire process - results in the best castings in the shortest amount of time. For more than 50 years, we have specialized in creating complex pump castings and custom valve castings across many industries.
As a family-owned business our philosophy is simple: Take care of people and do the right thing. Founder Leslie Cowen established that foundation more than 50 years ago and it guides the company today. In 1997, current President and CEO Robert Cowen, Leslie's son, became the company's leader. Many family members, including those in the family's third generation, are also active in the company. We consider each and every employee part of the Badger Alloys family and an integral part of our success.
THE ROLE
The Weld Engineer Supervisor is responsible for leading and continuously improving our weld repair operations. This critical role ensures our welding activities meet stringent customer, military, and regulatory standards across a wide variety of high-performance applications. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical authority on weld process compliance and welder qualifications, while actively supporting production through hands-on involvement in both the shop and office environments.
- Serve as the technical lead for weld repair processes, ensuring compliance with NAVSEA, ASME Section IX, ASTM A488, and customer specifications
- Assign welding tasks by evaluating welder qualifications and matching them to the appropriate procedures (WPS) in our system
- Collaborate with the contract review team to interpret welding requirements and verify appropriate procedures are applied to each project
- Lead efforts to train, qualify, and observe welders, ensuring ongoing compliance with internal standards and external codes
- Support purchasing and inventory control of certified filler materials, including establishing sustainable systems for procurement, verification, and traceability
- Develop and maintain weld maps, supporting proper repair classification and documentation in accordance with relevant standards
- Identify qualification needs and coordinate or conduct welder and procedure testing to meet current and future production demands
- Maintain and improve document control systems for all welding related procedures, SOPs, qualifications, and records
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for a motivated individual with strong project management skills and a willingness to learn. You should also have:
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical or manufacturing-related field OR two (2) or more years of experience in a weld or quality-focused manufacturing role
- Familiarity with NAVSEA Technical Publications (278, 248, 271), ASME Section IX, and ASTM A488
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 17025, or APQP standards, preferred
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
Badger Alloys offers a competitive benefits package including employer safe harbor matching contributions to a 401K up to 4%, ample opportunities for professional development, and a focus on employee wellbeing.