The Junior Welding Engineer – Marine Materials and Procedures supports welding engineering activities across marine fabrication projects involving TIG, MIG, and Stick (SMAW) welding processes. The role involves assisting with welding procedure development, welder qualification, process troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, materials specifications, and marine classification standards.
Assist in developing and qualifying Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) for TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, Cu-Ni, and aluminum marine materials.
Support welder performance qualification testing (WPQT) and maintain welder certification records.
Work with fabrication and QA teams to review weld maps, drawings, and joint designs.
Help monitor welding operations for adherence to approved procedures and assist in identifying non-conformances.
Participate in resolving welding defects and process deviations through root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
Assist in coordinating welding inspections (VT, RT, UT, MT) and review associated NDT reports with senior engineers.
Maintain knowledge of and support compliance with applicable codes: AWS D1.1/D1.2, ASME Section IX, ISO 15614, NAVSEA, and marine class rules (ABS, DNV, BV).
Document welding process data and contribute to technical reports and procedure manuals.
Work with suppliers to review filler metal specifications and material test certificates (MTCs).
Support training programs and toolbox talks for welders on material handling, preheat/interpass control, and best practices.
Bachelor’s Degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
0–2 years of experience (internship or capstone project in welding or marine fabrication preferred).
Basic understanding of TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes and common marine materials.
Familiarity with reading fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and procedure specifications.
Willingness to work in a shipyard or fabrication yard environment and support hands-on activities.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn regulatory and classification society standards.
Exposure to shipbuilding, offshore structures, or defense marine fabrication.
Familiarity with NDT methods and inspection workflows.
Certified Welding Engineer (in training) or pursuing relevant certifications (e.g., CSWIP 3.0, AWS-CWI pathway).
Office and field-based role within shipyards, fabrication bays, or offshore modules.
PPE required for site activities; may include confined space entry and elevated work.
Occasional shift work or extended hours during production or testing milestones.