Overview
Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion systems and energetics to space and defense customers. Our Los Angeles, California, facility is the company’s headquarters for the Space Business Unit and specializes in the design, fabrication, assembly and testing of hardware for large and small liquid engines that support exploration missions as well as the defense of our nation and allies. The Space Shuttle Main Engine, which successfully powered 135 missions, as well as rocket engines for the Atlas, Delta, Saturn and Thor launch vehicles were all built at the company’s San Fernando Valley facility. In all, rocket engines that were built in the LA area have successfully launched more than 370 astronauts into space and powered more than 2,100 missions.
Visit our website at www.rocket.com for more information on how our employees Power the Future.
We are seeking a Welding Process Engineer (1st or 2nd Shift) with a focus in Welding to join our Manufacturing team in Canoga Park, CA.
What we can offer you:
Inspiring Company Culture – Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation’s aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture: Careers Aerojet Rocketdyne
Rest and Relaxation – 3 weeks of vacation to start plus separate sick allowance. 9/80 schedule providing for longer weekends. Annual week-long holiday company closure, plus company paid holidays.
Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness
Prepare for the Future – 401(k) with company match
Professional Development – Tuition assistance program, Employee recognition program, and Leadership development program
Employee Resource Groups – Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs.
This current opening may be filled at this level as posted or at one level higher.
Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each)
50% – Oversee and troubleshoot critical weldments ensuring best practices for weld fit-up, cleanliness requirements and weld parameters are followed.
15% – Develop weld parameters and document best practices to support production.
15% – Perform root cause analysis and disposition discrepant hardware.
5% – Perform statistical process analysis of welding processes.
5% – Define weld machine/specification requirements.
5% – Perform root cause analysis and disposition discrepant hardware.
5% – Accurately report problems, solutions, and results, in concise written and oral communications. Communicate effectively between team members and customer counterparts.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Weld Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Technology and two (2) years of experience in aerospace working with nickel, stainless, ferrous and aluminum alloys, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirements:
- Previous experience developing weld parameters for E.B welding, manual, In-Place-Tube or Automatic G.T.A. welding
- Experience working with Torch Weld Jigs (TWJ), setting weldments up for exact shrinkages to fit TWJ post weld.
- Experience performing root cause analysis.
- Experience following and applying weld specifications
- Process capability and statistical analysis experience.
- Familiarity with E.B. Weld concepts
- Familiarity working with electronic planning, drawings, and pertinent documents such as weld parameters or weld schedules.
Demonstrated teaming skills.
- Strong analytical and communication skills (written and oral) are required, along with the ability to lead teams and work in a collaborative team environment.
- Experience using appropriate PPE.
- Experience with the following are a plus:
- Working with D17.1 or Journeyman Weld certifications.
- Writing weld machine specifications.
- Using electronic planning and drawings.
- Moving large structures or hardware.
May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level. Requires U.S. Citizenship. Must also be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
The work environment may require a combination of indoor and outdoor activity (hot, cold, wet, humid conditions) with a varied amount of walking, standing, sitting, climbing (i.e. ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps), balance (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces), bending, reaching, handling/fingering (seizing, holding, grasping, turning picking, pinching), stooping, kneeling, crouching and ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. May also be required to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.
Pay range for this position:
$69,500 – $94,000
Note about pay range:
Pay range for this job level is a general guideline only for California and/or Washington State and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.