Sr Manufacturing Weld Engineer

About the position

This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and interfaces with all departments. The position is typically scheduled to coincide with that of other plant supervisory and management personnel. However, as the position supports the technical team and plant operations, the actual schedule is subject to modification based on need. The position supervises and engages in activities of the technical support team (weld techs) to support 3 distinct welding technologies within the current process portfolio: Laser welding (automated equipment), GMAW (both automated robotic cells and manual for repair processes), and Projection Welding (automated equipment).

Responsibilities

• Process monitoring and data recording
• Fixture adjustments required to meet product dimensional targets
• Weld program changes as required to maintain acceptable level up of weld performance
• Interact with other engineering support and maintenance to react to unscheduled equipment issues (i.e., breakdowns) and perform necessary diagnostics and repairs
• Reaction to discovery from C.C.T. lab results and quality department audits of process capability deviations
• Support of non-automated repair processes (i.e., off-line weld repair processes)
• Project/Development work and delegation to the technical support team as assigned

Requirements

• BSWE/WET preferred but will consider definitive experience with automated welding processes (7 – 10 years minimum)
• Experience in a High Volume Automotive Manufacturing environment is a must
• Prior supervisory experience with technical resources is expected
• Must be able to evaluate, discipline and mentor those responsible for in an effective manner
• Must be physically capable of performing typical maintenance and engineering activities
• Equipment troubleshooting, weld fixture adjustments and weld programming are daily activities
• Must be able to use simple hand tools effectively
• Need basic understanding of 2D dimensional product prints
• Basic understanding of GD&T is preferred
• Solid electrical background, up through 480V, 3 Φ with specific experience on motors, motor starters and drives
• Working knowledge of NEC codes
• Basic computer skills must include use of standard Microsoft Office products for typical communication needs

Nice-to-haves

• AWS training certification (Certified Weld Inspector)
• Can establish and modify weld schedules/parameters
• Be able to weld by hand
• Weld robot trouble – shooting and repair (Training at Fancu, MotoMan and other manufacturers)
• Weld robot programming (Training at Fancu, MotoMan and other manufacturers)
• Able to train others in weld quality and robotic programming
• 5 years plus years’ experience in manufacturing
• Good attitude
• Needs to be ‘hands on’ at fixing problems
• Experienced at weld fixture design