Weld Engineer

About the Company

Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Signal Hill, California, Karman Industries is at the forefront of revolutionizing industrial thermal energy. Our mission is to electrify global thermal systems across data centers, manufacturing, and energy industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and optimize welding procedures (WPS/PQR) for GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW processes
• Partner with design engineers to review blueprints, joint designs, and weld symbols
• Serve as the subject matter expert for industrial welding codes (ASME Section IX and AWS D1.1)
• Define inspection criteria and coordinate non-destructive testing methodologies (VT, PT, MT, and RT)
• Support and guide the weld technician team and assist with welder performance qualifications (WPQ)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience as a welding engineer in aerospace, industrial OEM, defense, or heavy equipment manufacturing
• Deep working knowledge of ASME Section IX and AWS D1.1 standards
• Strong understanding of metallurgy, heat-affected zones (HAZ), thermal expansion, and distortion control

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) designation
• Experience engineering fabrication processes for supercritical fluid loops, high-pressure heat exchangers, or cryogenic systems
• Familiarity with modern non-destructive evaluation methods like PAUT or radiographic interpretation
• Experience designing custom weld fixtures or implementing automated/orbital welding systems