September 8, 2026

Document Controller

Job Summary:

Document Controller, Houston TX

The Document Controller manages the lifecycle, revision control, and archival of all quality, engineering, and manufacturing documentation within an AS9100 Rev D certified environment. This role is directly responsible for assembling, auditing, and releasing comprehensive Certificate of Conformance (C of C) and quality data packages required for aerospace, defense, and high-reliability industrial customers.

Responsibilities

Quality & Aerospace Documentation Packages

  • Compile, verify, and deliver rigorous Certificate of Conformance (C of C) data books and documentation packages for aerospace shipments.
  • Audit supporting package records: Material Test Reports (MTRs), Mill Certs, First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR per AS9102), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) results, special process certs (heat treat, welding, plating), and calibration logs.
  • Reconcile purchase order quality flow-downs and customer quality clauses (Q-Notes) against the completed document package to guarantee 100% compliance prior to product release.
  • Maintain customer portal access as required for customer-specific document transfers.

Document Control & AS9100 Rev D Compliance

  • Maintain and enforce document control procedures per AS9100 Rev D requirements, ensuring only current, approved engineering drawings, routings, work instructions, and specifications are in use on the shop floor.
  • Administer the Engineering Change Order/Notice (ECO/ECN) workflow, tracking approvals, updating revision logs, and archiving obsolete documents to prevent unintended use.
  • Coordinate customer-facing document submittals (SDRLs/CDRLs, deviation requests, and document approvals) and log return statuses.

ERP & Quality System Maintenance

  • Maintain digital document archives, traveler sign-offs, and certification records within the ERP/QMS software.
  • Support internal, registrar, customer, and regulatory (e.g., Nadcap, FAA, defense) audits by rapidly retrieving traceable objective evidence and quality records.
  • Manage record retention schedules per statutory, regulatory, and customer-specific duration requirements.
  • Prepare Inspection Reports for review and final sign off by QC inspectors.
Job Description

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree or technical certification preferred.
  • 2+ years of document control or quality administrative experience in an aerospace, defense, precision manufacturing, or pressure-vessel/welding manufacturing environment.
  • Direct experience with AS9100 (Rev D) and/or ISO 9001 document control standards.
  • Proven track record compiling aerospace C of C data packages and auditing MTRs, special process certifications, and AS9102 First Article Inspection documentation.
  • Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Quality Management Systems (QMS) and advanced PDF editing/compilation tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Pro, Bluebeam Revu).
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional auditing skills.

Required Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with thin-walled metal bellows, expansion joints, metallic hoses, or welded assemblies.
  • ITAR/EAR Compliance: Experience handling ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) restricted data, given that aerospace bellows can be used in defense or military aviation applications.
  • Experience managing documentation for raw material certifications (MTRs), material test reports, and special processes (like welding, NDT/Non-Destructive Testing, and heat-treating) common in bellows production.
Why Join Bellows Systems, Inc.?

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.

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September 8, 2026

Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary:

Mechanical Engineer, Houston TX

Bellows Systems, Inc. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented mid-level Mechanical Designer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining detailed engineering drawings and 3D models for precision metal bellows, expansion joints, and related assemblies used in demanding industrial and aerospace applications.

This role requires strong CAD skills, a solid understanding of engineering drawing standards, and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and manufacturing teams to develop practical, manufacturable designs.

Responsibilities

Bellows Systems, Inc. is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to create and develop products that meets and exceeds customer requirements. Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineer should have excellent problem-solving skills to design and develop products for manufacturability while adhering to all customer requirements.

Job Description

Required Qualifications

  • 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. 
  • Review and support manufacturing process engineers with 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.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar degree.
  • Proficient with CAD modelling and drafting software like Autodesk Inventor or other 3D CAD software.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering.
  • Knowledge of industry codes and standards including AWS D17.1, AWSD1.1, ASME Section VIII, Section IX, EJMA standard.
  • Experience with design and analysis of weld joints and weld specifications.
  • Working knowledge and experience with CAE tools – Abacus finite element analysis (FEA), tooling simulations, vibration analysis. 
  • Ability and willingness to take initiative, and work without direct supervision.
  • Ability to work 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
Why Join Bellows Systems, Inc.?

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.

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Alpha MahatvarajSeptember 8, 2026
September 3, 2026

Inventory Controller / Material Handler

Job Summary:

Inventory Controller & Material Handler, Houston TX

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Inventory Controller to oversee raw material staging, lot traceability, and inventory accuracy across our bellows and expansion joint manufacturing operations. In this role, you will be responsible for physical material handling as well as digital inventory control—managing stock levels, issuing materials to job routings, receiving raw metals and hardware, and maintaining 100% heat-number/lot traceability in our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience safely operating material handling equipment (forklifts, overhead cranes, sheet lifters) alongside strong administrative discipline in cycle counting, scrap tracking, and material certifications (MTRs).

Responsibilities

Inventory Control & Traceability

  • Lot & Heat Number Control: Verify, record, and maintain strict material traceability (heat numbers, melt numbers, and Mill Test Reports/MTRs) for raw sheet, coil, seamless tubing, forgings, and welding wire from receipt through fabrication.
  • Cycle Counting & Audits: Plan and execute perpetual cycle counts; reconcile physical inventory with ERP records, identify root causes of variances, and implement corrective actions.
  • ERP Maintenance: Execute real-time transactions in the ERP system—including purchase order receipts, material allocations to work orders (travelers), location transfers, and scrap/drop logging.
  • WIP & Off-Cut Management: Track Work-in-Progress (WIP) and manage drop/off-cut sheet (e.g., standard stainless steels, nickel alloys like Inconel and Hastelloy), ensuring drops are properly labeled and re-entered into inventory.

Material Handling & Logistics

  • Safe Material Movement: Safely offload, transport, and store sheet metal coils, tubing, raw plates, flanges, and formed bellows convolutions using sit-down forklifts, narrow-aisle trucks, pallet jacks, and overhead bridge cranes.
  • Receiving & Receiving Inspection Support: Inspect incoming shipments for physical transit damage, count accuracy, and tagging; coordinate with the Quality Assurance team to hold nonconforming or unverified material in quarantine.
  • Kitting & Staging: Review production schedules and job travelers to kit components, weld consumables, and hardware; stage materials at specific work centers (forming, metal cutting, welding, assembly) to prevent machine downtime.
  • Warehouse Organization: Maintain 5S standards across raw material racks, consumable cribs, and finished goods storage to ensure clean, safe, and efficient flow.
Job Description

Required Qualifications

  • Experience: 3+ years of inventory control, warehouse, or material handling experience in a manufacturing environment (custom metal fabrication, precision machining, or welding/forming preferred).
  • Equipment Certification: Active certification or proven competency to safely operate forklifts (sit-down/stand-up) and overhead bridge/jib cranes with lifting rigging.
  • ERP / WMS Proficiency: Demonstrated experience working with manufacturing ERP/MRP systems (e.g., JobBOSS, ProShop, Epicor, Fulcrum, NetSuite) for inventory receipts, cycle adjustments, and job allocations.
  • Quality Systems Literacy: Familiarity with strict traceability requirements in regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, ASME, or PED).
  • Physical Capabilities: Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs unassisted on a regular basis in a shop environment.

Required Qualifications:

  • Prior experience handling thin-gauge alloys (0.002″–0.125″ stainless steel, Inconel 625/718, Monel, Hastelloy) and understanding the material handling required for bellows.
  • Lean Manufacturing or 5S implementation experience on the shop floor.
  • High school diploma or GED; technical certification in inventory management (e.g., APICS CPIM/CLTD) is a plus.

Key Competencies

  • Meticulous Attention to Detail: Zero tolerance for mixed heats, untagged alloy drops, or undocumented material movements.
  • Safety First Mindset: Proactive adherence to OSHA standards, rigging best practices, and PPE compliance.
  • Collaborative Communication: Works seamlessly with Quality Inspectors, Welders, Machine Operators, Purchasing, and Production Planners.
Why Join Bellows Systems, Inc.?

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.

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September 3, 2026

Mechanical Designer

Job Summary:

Design Engineer, Houston TX

Bellows Systems, Inc. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented mid-level Mechanical Designer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining detailed engineering drawings and 3D models for precision metal bellows, expansion joints, and related assemblies used in demanding industrial and aerospace applications.

This role requires strong CAD skills, a solid understanding of engineering drawing standards, and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and manufacturing teams to develop practical, manufacturable designs.

Responsibilities
  • Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and production drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
  • Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to engineering drawings.
  • Develop and revise drawings in accordance with company and customer specifications.
  • Support engineering projects from concept through production.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to ensure designs are optimized for fabrication and assembly.
  • Maintain accurate engineering documentation and revision control.
  • Assist with troubleshooting design and production issues as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • Demonstrated application knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience using Autodesk Inventor.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to interpret engineering specifications, drawings, and technical documents.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, Drafting, or a related field, or currently pursuing an advanced engineering degree.
  • Aerospace industry knowledge and experience.
  • Experience with Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
  • Familiarity with metal fabrication, welding, or precision manufacturing processes.
Why Join Bellows Systems, Inc.?
  • Work on challenging projects supporting critical industrial and aerospace applications.
  • Collaborate with experienced engineers and manufacturing professionals.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
  • 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.

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Alpha MahatvarajSeptember 3, 2026
September 3, 2026

Welding Engineer / Process Specialist – Resistance Seam Welding (RSEW)

Job Summary:

Welding Engineer: Houston, TX

We are seeking an experienced Welding Engineer / Process Specialist focused on Resistance Seam Welding (RSEW) to support our precision bellows and flexible metal conduit manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for process development, schedule qualification/optimization, training, and technical compliance in accordance with AWS D17.2 and Nadcap (AC7110/4) requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Process Development & Parameter Optimization: Develop, qualify, and optimize Resistance Seam Welding (RSEW) schedules for thin-gauge nickel alloys (Inconel 625/718, Hastelloy), stainless steels (300-series, 321, 316L), and titanium used in flexible bellows assemblies.
  • Specification Compliance (AWS D17.2): Establish, document, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) in strict alignment with AWS D17.2 Class A, B, and C requirements.
  • Nadcap Accreditation: Serve as the technical lead for Nadcap welding audits (AC7110 and AC7110/4 for Resistance Welding). Manage compliance matrices, pre-audit gap analyses, and prompt corrective actions (Root Cause & Corrective Action / RCCA).
  • Tooling & Fixturing Design: Collaborate with tooling and design teams to engineer precision electrode wheels, chill rings, expanding mandrels, and alignment fixtures to ensure repeatable setup, consistent weld quality, and minimal heat-affected zone (HAZ) distortion.
  • Metallurgical & Mechanical Testing: Coordinate metallographic preparation and evaluate metallographic cross-sections, micro-hardness profiles, peel/shear tests, and pressure/burst tests to verify joint integrity and weld nugget overlap per drawing and specification requirements.
  • Shop Floor Support & Operator Qualification: Lead training, technical oversight, and formal performance qualification of resistance welding operators in accordance with aerospace standards.
  • Continuous Improvement: Troubleshoot weld defects (e.g., expulsion, cracking, porosity, incomplete fusion) using root-cause analysis methodologies, 5-Why, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Qualifications / Requirements:

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of hands-on resistance welding experience; OR
  • Associate Degree in Welding Technology / Manufacturing Technology with 5+ years of direct experience programming, qualifying, and troubleshooting Resistance Seam Welding (RSEW) equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Technical Competencies:

  • Direct experience developing and qualifying welding procedures to AWS D17.2 (Specification for Resistance Welding for Aerospace Applications).
  • Proven track record participating in or leading Nadcap AC7110/4 (Resistance Welding) audits and compliance tasks.
  • In-depth understanding of resistance welding controllers (e.g., weld monitors, constant current/energy feedback, secondary monitoring systems) and machine calibration procedures.
  • Familiarity with thin-walled tubular components, expansion joints, or hydroformed/edge-welded bellows geometries is highly preferred.
  • Strong background in blueprint reading, GD&T, and AS9100 quality management system requirements.
  • Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or ASQ certification is an asset.
Work Environment:
  • Split between office engineering workstations, metallurgical testing labs, and active shop floor environments.
  • Ability to inspect precision weld samples under magnification and review macro/micrographs.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) due to export compliance (ITAR/EAR) requirements.
Job Location:
  • Houston, Texas
  • 100% On-site
FLSA Status:

Full-time, Exempt

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March 4, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary:

Bellows Systems is looking for a motivated, hands-on Manufacturing Engineer who wants to build deep technical expertise on the shop floor. This is not a desk job — you will be in the thick of production, learning advanced manufacturing processes, solving real problems, and growing into a subject matter expert. If you are energized by precision work, love figuring out how things are made, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role was designed for you.

We are actively recruiting recent college graduates for this role. If you are early in your career and eager to build real technical depth in manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
  • Extract and develop manufacturing methods from design drawings and engineering data.
  • Work side-by-side with production team to develop and refine manufacturing process plans, work instructions, and routings for complex, high-mix, low-volume parts
  • Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances and production issues
  • Collaborate with quality, procurement, and production planning teams to drive on-time delivery and continuous improvement
  • Participate in new product development (NPD) activities, working from drawings to production-ready processes
  • Help maintain and improve tooling, fixturing, and shop floor documentation
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field (recent graduates encouraged to apply)
  • Genuinely enjoys hands-on work — you want to understand the process, not just manage it from afar
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Strong problem-solving mindset: curious, persistent, and resourceful
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where no two days are the same
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus, but not required
NICE TO HAVE
  • Exposure to aerospace, or precision metal manufacturing environments
  • Familiarity with welding processes, sheet metal fabrication, or metal forming
  • Experience with ERP or MES systems
  • Autodesk Inventor or other CAD software experience
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing or process improvement principles
WHY JOIN BSI
  • Build real technical depth
  • Work on components that are used in high visibility applications
  • Fast-growing company with a strong trajectory
  • Collaborative, no-bureaucracy culture where your ideas and contributions are recognized
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Clear growth path into senior engineering, operations, or program management roles
Job Type:

Full-time

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