Manufacturing Engineer - Weld Process Manager

At Precision - Pella, IA

Full-time

Pella, IA

Air Transportation

About the position

The Manufacturing Engineer - Weld Process Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining welding processes and procedures for production at Precision Pulley & Idler. This role also oversees the welding certification program across multiple factory locations, ensuring quality and efficiency in welding operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of the welding certification program across multiple factory locations.
• Provide innovative weld solutions to solve engineering challenges in production, quality control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Integrate new weld equipment and modify existing equipment to enhance production capabilities and efficiency.
• Lead and coordinate medium to large-scale projects, managing project budgets and expenses while implementing new technologies.
• Identify and engage with contractors and suppliers to implement new technologies and cost-effective solutions.
• Evaluate and optimize welding processes for new and existing products to achieve optimal cost and quality standards.
• Review customer requested procedures and welding specifications.
• Conduct weld failure reviews and determine corrective action to reduce failure rate.
• Develop cost-saving ideas and lead projects aimed at reducing operational expenses.
• Support continuous improvement projects across all weld production areas.

Requirements

• Knowledge of manufacturing weld processes, tooling development, and preventative maintenance planning.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting manual/robotic welding applications.
• Experience in capital project justification and executing strategic and tactical projects.
• Self-motivated and able to execute with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Code and International welding codes and standards.
• Knowledge of GMAW, SAW and FCAW welding processes for manual, semi-automatic and robotic welding on ferrous, aluminum and stainless steel.
• Knowledge of UT, MT, and PT non-destructive inspection methods to assist in administering internal program.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively, multitask accurately, and execute successfully.
• Excellent communication skills required, both verbal and written, with demonstrated ability to interact, direct, clarify train and develop various levels of staff.
• Demonstrated proficiency in influencing others to obtain results, teamwork and problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Proficient in computer skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in International welding standards (beneficial but not required).