February 4, 2025

Welding Engineer

Job Summary:

Welding Engineer: Houston, TX

Bellows Systems (BSI) is seeking a motivated, initiative-taking Welding Engineer to join our dynamic team in the advancement of resistance and fusion welding processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development and qualification of welding machines, procedures, and schedules from concept to commercialization through experimentation and process verification to ensure production manufacturing can be performed repeatability. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative manufacturing projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life.

Machine specific training is provided. 

Attractive benefits – Company offers competitive health insurance and paid time off.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ownership of welding processes: Identification of future development needs, qualification of new schedules/specifications and work instructions, and design of welding fixtures.
  • Assist with development of Nadcap and ASME welding programs and certifications.
  • Collaborate closely with engineers and designers to build prototypes of new products, using a variety of tools and techniques.
  • Conduct rigorous testing and validation procedures to ensure the performance, reliability, and safety of prototype and first article units.
  • Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures, test results, dimensional inspection, and design iterations.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and communicate technical issues during the development process, proposing and implementing effective solutions.
  • Participate in design reviews and reporting feedback for continuous improvement of products and processes.
Qualifications / Requirements:
  • Experience writing, developing, and qualifying welding procedures specifications and schedules for fusion welding and resistance welding processes.
  • Proficient technical writing skills pertaining to creating code-specific documentation.
  • Well versed in ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, AWS D17.1, and AWS D17.2 welding codes.
  • Practical knowledge of carbon steels, nickel-based alloys, and titanium.
  • Meticulous critical thinker capable of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Possess an understanding of mechanical drawings, materials packaging, bellows, and sheet metal forming processes.
  • Must have strength to lift 50lbs from floor to waist.
  • Ability to read/write/speak English.
  • Legal authorization to work in the US.
Work Environment:
  • May be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, and/or smoke (within OSHA Permissible Exposure Levels).
  • Safety training and equipment are provided in accordance with applicable law, industry, and company standards.
  • At this time, BSI cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.
Job Location:
  • Houston, Texas
  • 100% On-site
Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$60,000-$80,000 Annually

Benefits:
  • Generous 401K Plan with Company Matching: Secure your future with our robust retirement savings plan.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance plans designed to keep you and your family healthy and happy.
  • Life and Disability Insurance: Gain peace of mind with our extensive life and disability insurance options, ensuring you are protected no matter what.
  • Supportive Employee Assistance and Legal Programs
Weekly day range:

Monday to Friday

Shift

8-hour shift

Work setting:

Warehouse (60%), Office (40%)

Desired Experience Level:

2-5+ years

Preferred Professional Experience:
  • Metallurgy/Metallographic Inspection: 3 years
  • WPS/PQR/Schedule Development: 3 years
  • Resistance Seam and Spot Welding: 2 year
  • Gas-Tungsten Arc Welding: 2 year
  • Plasma and Micro-Plasma Welding: 1 year
  • Gas-Metal Arc Welding: 1 year
Language:

English (Required)

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January 31, 2025

RADIOGRAPHER & TRAINER

Job Summary:

Bellows Systems, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Radiographer to join our dynamic team manufacturing sheet metal tubulars for bellows and expansion joints. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing and developing radiographic testing capability of the company. You will work on development and testing products, from concept to manufacturing. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities of Radiographer & Trainer:

Safety and Compliance:

  • Ensuring the safety of the public
  • Setting up barricades
  • Completing daily surveys
  • Wearing proper PPE while performing radiography
  • Abiding by all state regulations and ALARA procedures

Operational Duties:

  • Performing radiography in accordance with the specifications
  • Interpretation of images and submitting reports
  • Securing the device & key
  • Daily equipment checks and submitting PO requests as needed
  • Ensuring equipment is turned in for calibration

Training and Supervision:

  • Overseeing the trainee
  • Completing all required safety and level II reports
  • Maintaining use logs as required by the state
  • Keeping state license current
  • Maintaining ASNT or other certification as needed.

Communication:

  • Discussing procedures and problems with customers or auditors
  • Updating management with problems or developments
  • Answering and reporting to the RSO
  • Attending all safety meetings & refresher training
Qualifications / Requirements:
  • Must have a valid state card with X-Ray certification
  • Must have a” T “for Trainer Certificate
  • Must be level II in Radiography (DR experience preferred).
  • Must be willing to complete training to become RSO (Radiation Safety Officer)
Job Location:
  • Houston, Texas
  • 100% On-site
Job Type:

Full-time (with probationary period)

Pay:

$30.00 – $36.00 per hour (pay based on experience)

Benefits:
  • Medical and Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
Weekly day range:

Monday to Friday

Shift:

8-hour shift

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October 28, 2022

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Description:

Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Houston TX

The Engineering Manager leads a team of mechanical engineers in taking project requirements through design, fabrication, testing and delivery. The Engineering Manager will report to the CEO and ensure engineering tasks are completed on time and per Bellows Systems standards. The Engineering Manager will review and approve engineering drawings and develop training documentation.

A successful Engineering Manager should be technically proficient and be able to guide and mentor junior engineers to be successful in their tasks and duties.

Responsibilities:
  • Review Expansion Joint designs per customer and EJMA (Expansion Joints Manufacturers Association) requirements, ASME BPVC Section VIII, ASME B31.3.
  • Manage engineering resource demands between projects on a daily basis.
  • Initiate, review, and approve engineering changes.
  • Review manufacturing process and workflow documents including routers, inspection requirements, fabrication drawings and effectively support manufacturing operations.
  • Review production lots for adherence to established techniques and to ensure the repeatability of approved process.
  • Review Product Structure, Assembly Drawings, and BOMs to meet the requirements for Quality, In-House Production, and Contract Manufacturing.
  • Provide technical assistance to the sales team to estimate cost of complex parts and special designs.
  • Proactively seeks continuous improvement
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • 2-5 years of related experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Knowledge of industry codes and standards including AWS D1.1, ASME Section VIII, Section IX, EJMA, AWS D17.1, AWS D17.2,
  • Working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor/ AutoCAD.
Desired Characteristics:
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Process oriented, analytical thinking – problem solver.
  • Proven track record of being able to multi-task a variety of duties and work requests.
  • Self-motivated and works well under pressure with changing priorities and workloads
  • Ability and willingness to take initiative, and work without direct supervision.
  • Ability to work with a wide with a wide variety of personnel at all levels inside and outside of the facility
  • Should be able to work overtime when necessary to meet operation objectives
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
  • Ability and willingness to work in range of environments such as fabrication and manufacturing facilities
Additional Information:

Bellows Systems Inc. (BSI) offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation with healthcare benefits.

Benefits:
  • Enrollment in BSI’s Medical and Dental insurance plan.
  • Eligibility for Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

BSI will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus pay

Relocation Assistance Provided : No
Employment Type : Salaried
Salary : $82,422.00 – $88,275.00 per year

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February 8, 2022

Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Summary:

Design Engineer, Houston TX

Bellows Systems, Inc. are looking for a design engineer to create and develop products that meets and exceeds customer requirements. Design Engineer is responsible for design and development of bellows, expansion joints, exhaust systems and related tooling and fixtures per required design standards and company requirements.

A successful design engineer should have excellent problem-solving skills to design and develop products for manufacturability while adhering to all customer requirements.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Design Expansion joints per customer and EJMA (Expansion Joints Manufacturers Association) requirements, ASME BPVC Section VIII, ASME B31.3.
  • Provide technical assistance to the sales team to estimate cost of complex parts and special designs.
  • Work with Business Development on new product development and development of production tooling and fixtures as needed for production.
  • Establish work instructions and manufacturing processes.
  • Initiate, review, and approve engineering changes.
  • Prepare manufacturing process and workflow documents including routers, inspection requirements, fabrication drawings, etc.
  • Routinely review production lots for adherence to established techniques and to ensure the repeatability of approved process.
  • Review Product Structure, Assembly Drawings, and BOM’s to meet the requirements for Quality, In-House Production, and Contract Manufacturing.
  • Perform analysis of new and existing parts based on customer requirements including vibrational, thermal and fatigue.
  • Perform a step-by-step Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) approach to identify possible product failures during development of new products with an eye toward the manufacturing and assembly process, and product quality.
  • Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in mechanical engineering.
  • Proficient with 3D Modelling and drafting software like Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD

Desired Characteristics:

  • Knowledge of industry codes and standards including AWS D17.1, AWSD1.1, ASME Section VIII, Section IX, EJMA standard
  • Proficient in various functions of Microsoft Office.
  • Strong written/oral communication skills.
  • Ability and willingness to take initiative, and work without direct supervision.
  • Ability to work with a wide with a wide variety of personnel at all levels inside and outside of the facility
  • Should be able to work overtime when necessary to meet operation objectives
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
  • Ability and willingness to work in range of environments to include but not limited to fabrication and manufacturing facilities
Additional Information:

Bellows Systems Inc. (BSI) offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation with healthcare benefits.

Benefits:
  • Enrollment in BSI’s Medical and Dental insurance plan.
  • Eligibility for Paid Time Off (PTO).

BSI will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

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