Mechanical Engineer III/IV at ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

What we expect

The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!

TK Elevator is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III/IV in Atlanta, GA.

As the Expert Level Mechanical Engineer with welding engineering experience, this individual will work as a company expert in the area of welding design, welding procedures, welding specifications and welding processes. To provide their knowledge of weldable materials, fabrication and inspections. To provide the organization with welding engineered designs and support other engineers with their designs. This position will help manage the welding programs, support the day to day weld repair, if needed, support plant welding processes, and support the various asset management programs. The Certified Welding Engineer will also help support the development and implementation of new welding, fabrication and weld inspection techniques and technologies. The Certified Welding Engineer will be certified by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) and be responsible for compliance with CWB standards.

In addition, supports asset management programs and assists with inspection plans, project engineering, fitness for service, and mechanical design.

Essential Job Functions

• Support the maintenance and management of welding programs for the manufacturing facility.


• This includes updating and revising procedures to ensure compliance with latest codes and standards, and developing new procedures as required. This also includes developing and qualifying welding procedures for the various weld programs.


• Provide technical support for welding activities on new equipment installation/design, repair or replacement activities, and fitness-for service assessments for the organization


• Support welding procedure and weld repair development


• Work with internal clients to develop and implement new welding technology for welding, repairing, fabrication and inspecting components, parts and structures related to elevators


• Manage and coordinate small and large welding and inspection related projects


• When requested, provide Welding Specifications for field projects, new product development work and/or potential new business.


• Provide welding consulting services to internal designers and engineers


• Support review, revisions and development of modernization and new product introductions procedures and standards.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited university (Welding or Welding Technology is preferred)


• CWB certification or acquires certification within the first 6 -9 months of employment.


• 5 years' experience working as a welding engineer


• experience project managing welding and/or NDE related projects where they have demonstrated the ability to direct others, coordinate work activities, develop and track a project schedule and manage a budget


• Prior experience development and deploy Welding Procedure Qualification


• Records (PQR's) and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)


• Experience in developing and qualifying welding procedures and performing welder qualifications


• Experience managing company's welding program


• Strong oral and written communication skills


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Ability to lead, manage, and participate on teams with shared responsibility for outcomes and decision making


• Strong organization, project management, quantitative and problem-solving skills


• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Access and other Microsoft applications


• The ability to take direction, work independently, and perform detailed work in a high-volume environment


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• CWB or AWS Engineer certification preferred


• Preference for these experiences to be within the elevator or comparable industry