Weld Engineer

Position Title: Weld Manufacturing Engineer

Location of Position: United States -- Wisconsin -- Sturgeon Bay

Business Group: Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding

Department: Weld and Production Support

Position Type: Full-Time; Permanent; Exempt

Reports To: Hull Superintendent

Position Summary: This position is responsible for closely partnering with the Steel Fitting and Welding Department to drive quality for all aspects of fabrication in a fast paced, dynamic maritime construction environment at our vast, 63-acre facility. This role serves as a leader and advocate for all employees and supervisors in a heavy manufacturing capacity. In addition to overseeing the fabrication efforts for new construction of both commercial and military build, the successful candidate will support the 500+ working men and women on our waterfront by working in our Fabrication Shop to ensure maximum efficiencies; communicating with our Engineering and Production Planning & Control departments to determine manufacturability of models; staying up to date on all advancements in the fabrication trades, and proposing and implementing capital expenditures.

Detailed Description:

• Ensure employee safety is the top priority for all production personnel. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting incident investigations, inspections, vessel walk-throughs, interactive audits, hazard awareness, SOP & JSA Development and training.
• Develop and implement a plan to grow the apprenticeship program for steel trades.
• Serve as a model for all apprentice programs, and seek feedback from apprentices.
• Train and instruct employees across all of FBS in the most efficient ways of completing a job.
• Manage and operate a robust system of training & enhancing current employee skills to fill staffing needs; to include pipe welders and welding machine operators.
• Continuously evaluate employee skill levels through an ongoing employee development process.
• Establish and implement departmental goals, objectives and procedures in conjunction with Senior Leadership.
• Communicate employee skill levels with their supervisors to ensure proper job assignments.
• Discuss with the hiring manager the candidate's skill level, after the candidate skills assessment.
• Develop and maintain a process for monitoring the stock levels of consumable welding materials.
• Requisition consumables, parts, & tools as directed.
• Manage and operate the welder testing facility (weld school).
• Coordinate weld testing times & dates with Human Resources and necessary production stakeholders.
• Effectively perform and communicate root cause analysis for inefficiencies.
• Participate in meetings with Project Management to obtain status of FBS goals and objectives.
• Collaborate in the development, review, and implementation of company procedure, plans and work instruction.
• Manage the development and delivery of useful production plans and work orders that reflect best production practices and best achievable performance, so as to facilitate excellent production process performance.
• Support the continuous improvement with the goal to achieve best practices and optimal output.
• Regularly propose, implement, and document process improvements throughout the yard.
• Optimize welding productivity and performance throughout the yard.
• Work closely with the Engineering and Production & Planning Control departments to determine manufacturability of all models.

• Work with Project Management to help create accurate manpower hours for new construction bids.
• Lead an initiative to review and update current production metrics to be used with new construction bids.
• Conduct tests and inspections of products and processes to evaluate quality, performance and inefficiencies.
• Recommend capital improvements or renovating of current facilities, with an eye on optimizing work flow.
• Make inferences from reports concerning such areas as work progress, costs, scheduling, etc.
• Implement strategic initiatives to correct issues and maximize existing intellectual and material capital.

• Ability and willingness to engage in highly energetic pursuits on the waterfront.
• Abide by safety and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain a commitment to and promote the Quality Policy.
• Abide by all organizational policies and procedures.

Core Competencies:

• Ensures Accountability -- Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Action Oriented -- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Optimize Work Processes (Quality and Continuous Improvement): Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Cultivates Innovation -- Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Either certification in, or immediate willingness to complete ASNT NDT Level II Certification Program
• Extensive knowledge of welding processes, including FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, SAW, & GMAW
• Passage of basic ABS Weld Test (3G Vertical Up-Wire Size .052, straight CO2, on 3/4" Steel)
• Advanced coursework in one of the following: Welding Technology; Welding and Fabrication Engineering; Industrial Engineering; Production Engineering; General Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; or Materials Science
• Experience in Quality Control and Inspection
• CWI or CWS Certification
• Excellent communication abilities
• Highly accountable
• Minimum of 5 years management experience in steel fabrication / weld
• Commitment to quality

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior shipyard experience a plus
• 7+ years management experience or commensurate education
• Bachelor Degree within Engineering Discipline
• Level ASNT III NDT/NDE Certification
• Prior use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook

Company Overview:

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS) is located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. With roots dating back to 1918, we currently exist as an industry leader in new construction, repair, and major conversions. The FBS portfolio includes articulated tug-

barge units, OPA 90-compliant vessels, dredges and dredging support equipment, and offshore supply vessels along with specializing in Great Lakes self-unloading vessels. We strive to be the shipbuilder of choice in safety, quality, value and dependability by offering innovative and competitive maritime solutions tailored to our customers' needs. Our mission is to build, repair and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service and defend our nation and the world.

EEO Statement:

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We promote a Drug Free Work Environment and require pre-employment drug testing as well as mandatory random drug testing.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, email our Human Resources Department at Bayshipbuilding-HR@us.fincantieri.com.