Weld Engineering Technologist

Job Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe that your career should always be growing. And that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You will hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie with a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Build your future at BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is seeking an entry level Engineering Technologist - Weld to support our weekend shift Weld Operations by applying general knowledge of training curriculum for welding processes as well as supporting continuous improvement efforts on existing methods and equipment. This exciting entry level opportunity offers the ability to learn and implement cutting edge welding technology, thereby making a real difference in the success of BAE Systems. You will be working under general supervision contributing to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
In this position, you will be supporting the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business onsite at our Aiken, SC facility.

This role is scheduled to work the weekend shift where the hours are Friday, Saturday & Sunday (12hr shifts).

As an Engineering Technologist I, you will:

• Working under general supervision, you will have the opportunity to support professional technical work that involves knowledge of engineering principles, manufacturing concepts, techniques and practices.
• Support a team by conducting ongoing audits to ensure compliance with our standards.
• Investigate and implement new technology to improve process quality and effectiveness.
• Monitor weld equipment and facilitate improvements, repairs and replacement activities.
• Provide effective, timely production engineering support to address technical issues.
• Provide on the job training to include welding with operators to address welding technique and defects.
• Maintain materials and work area used for weld school and welder qualification testing.
• Support testing / qualification activities and records.
• Support continuous improvement opportunities to positively impact Quality and Cost metrics.
• Support the world class safety performance and culture at BAE systems by actively seeking to improve workplace safety and ergonomics.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Associate’s degree (e.g., Manufacturing Technology, Weld Engineering, Applied Technology, Welding Degree, etc.), and two (2) year’s experience; or a relevant Weld Certification, High School Diploma and 4+ year’s experience; or a relevant bachelor’s degree with no experience.
• Must be able to work a weekend shift Friday through Sunday (5:00AM - 5:30PM)
• Must be able to demonstrate a hands-on competency test to include welding and ability to visually identify weld defects through interview process.