What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Joining Engineer position at Curtiss-Wright North America?
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 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
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Location
Pittsburgh, PA – Cheswick suburbs