Lead Weld Engineer at Divergent

Torrance, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Aerospace, Defense, AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

  • Basic Qualifications
  • Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
  • Bachelor’s degree in weld engineering, materials science or engineering, or related field
  • 6+ years of experience performing as a weld engineer for aerospace, defense, or automotive applications
  • Direct experience with automated/robotic welding, laser welding, or aluminum welding
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree or doctorate in weld engineering, materials science or engineering, or related field
  • Experience with new product implementation in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Expertise in welding processes such as MIG, TIG, laser beam, friction stir, or resistance welding
  • Knowledge of aerospace alloys including aluminum, nickel, and stainless steel alloys
  • Proficiency in CAD software for fixture design and layout
  • Familiarity with AWS, MIL, and ISO welding standards and codes

Responsibilities

  • Lead weld development including evaluation, down selection, and procurement of weld technologies
  • Design and develop welded joints, processes, and parameters for a variety of alloy systems and applications
  • Write and implement procedures and qualification plans for weld processes
  • Characterize weld performance for designs through mechanical testing and metallographic analysis
  • Establish weld quality control requirements to conform to aerospace and defense standards
  • Coordinate with cross-function team of automation, design, and manufacturing engineers to implement welded joints into production

Skills

Weld Engineering
Weld Joint Design
Weld Processes
Weld Parameters
Alloy Systems
Weld Qualification
Mechanical Testing
Metallographic Analysis
Quality Control
Aerospace Standards
Defense Standards
Export Controls

Divergent

About Divergent

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N/AYear Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Consulting, Consumer Software, AI & Machine Learning, DesignIndustries

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Relativity Space in 3D printing technology.
Potential intellectual property disputes as the 3D printing industry expands.
Rising material costs for 3D printing metals due to supply chain constraints.

Differentiation

Divergent uses 3D printing to reduce waste and increase manufacturing efficiency.
The company focuses on sustainability by reducing carbon footprint through innovative methods.
Divergent's technology caters to the rising demand for customized vehicle components.

Upsides

3D printing in automotive manufacturing is gaining traction, benefiting Divergent.
AI optimization in supply chain logistics offers Divergent operational streamlining opportunities.
The automotive industry's shift to modular design aligns with Divergent's processes.

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