Materials & Welding Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 3, 2026. Allied Power Group scores C on the Alion truth index.
DESCRIPTION: (Including but not limited to)
The Materials & Welding Engineer is responsible for specification of materials & heat treatments, laboratory analysis, root cause analysis, design, development & qualification of welding processes and qualification of welders. The materials applications are primarily nickel & cobalt superalloys as well as stainless, alloy and carbon steels.
KEY FUNCTIONS
- Specify materials and heat treatments for repair and for new product manufacture.
- Conduct laboratory analysis for material identification, coatings condition, degradation and failure reporting.
- Review & advise on technical & customer-specific requirements.
- Participate in technical discussions with customers, engineers & leadership.
- Write & review material specification documents.
- Specify weld materials, parameters and heat treatments for GMAW, GTAW, Submerged Arc, Electron Beam and Laser welding.
- Write WPS, PQR and other process control procedures and specifications.
- Qualification of welders.
- Specify and source welding and laboratory equipment.
- Provide approval dispositions for thermal coating production samples.
*This job description is a summary of the primary job scope and should not be assumed as an all-inclusive description.*
WORK QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Knowledge of nickel & cobalt superalloy metallurgy.
- Knowledge of nickel superalloy welding & brazing processes.
- Knowledge of stainless, carbon & alloy steel welding and heat treatment.
- Experience with nickel forgings and castings, including directionally solidified and single crystal.
- Experience with protective coatings for gas turbine components.
Preferred:
- 5 years in Gas Turbine industry.
- Knowledge of protective coatings for gas turbine components.
- Experience with cast, forged & fabricated gas turbine components and rotors.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
- The candidate must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Engineering from an accredited university.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of the role.
- Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time or until the end of the assigned shift.
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs. safely and properly, as needed throughout the assigned shift with or without assistance.
- Must be able to bend/stoop, squat, reach above shoulder height, crouch, balance, and push/pull.
ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental, or emotional disability.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Allied Power Group is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.