Aaron Kim
About Aaron Kim
Aaron Kim is a Welding Engineer with a Master's degree in Engineering Management from The Ohio State University. He has worked at General Atomics since 2020, where he focuses on improving weld documentation quality and programming welding robots for additive manufacturing.
Work at General Atomics
Aaron Kim has been employed as a Welding Engineer at General Atomics since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for facilitating communication with suppliers to improve the first-time quality acceptance rate of weld documentation. He also programs FANUC robots that utilize Lincoln Electric welding power supplies for additive manufacturing processes. Additionally, he writes weld procedure specifications and procedure qualification records in accordance with various fabrication codes. His work includes planning and maintaining schedules for printing and material testing of Directed Energy Deposition (DED) additive manufactured parts.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Kim holds a Master's degree in Engineering Management from The Ohio State University, which he completed from 2021 to 2023. He previously earned a Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2013 to 2017. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and welding technologies, enhancing his capabilities in his current role.
Background
Before joining General Atomics, Aaron Kim worked at General Dynamics Electric Boat. He served as a Welding Engineer Intern for three months in 2017 in North Kingstown, RI. Following this internship, he was employed as a Welding Engineer at Electric Boat from 2018 to 2020, where he gained practical experience in welding processes and production optimization.
Achievements
In his professional career, Aaron Kim has executed weld qualifications using various welding processes to enhance production efficiency. His contributions to welding engineering and additive manufacturing processes demonstrate his commitment to improving quality and efficiency in the field.