Weld Engineer I
$90,000–$136,000 year
On-siteLong Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize fusion welding processes for Terran R stage hardware, including transfer tubes, fluid assemblies, grid fins, bellows, and heat shields. Partner directly with manufacturing teams to provide technical support for welding operations, troubleshoot issues, and develop solutions to rapidly resolve production challenges. Serve as the accountable weld engineer for a range of stage components while ensuring process quality control and documentation meet required standards and specifications. Implement corrective actions and continuous improvements to maintain high-quality outputs across design, manufacturing, and operations.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 1+ years of experience with welding processes (GTAW, GMAW, OTW, laser welding) and industry specifications (AWS, ASME, or similar)
- 1+ years of experience in a high-paced production manufacturing environment
- Strong curiosity and bias for action, with a hands-on approach and extreme ownership mentality
Desired Qualifications
- Welding Engineering degree (B.S. or M.S.)
- 1+ years of fusion welding experience – GTAW or Laser welding experience preferred
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