Weld Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical welding expertise to the welding lab, including personnel, equipment, documents, and records of compliance.
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding current and new weld assembly processing, tooling, and equipment.
• Provide Engineering and Quality Assurance personnel as assigned with welding expertise to support existing and new customer programs.
• Develop and implement training and certification program for production associates in robotic and hand GMAW/TIG welding techniques and procedures.
• Develop and implement work instructions for part fit-up, tack, weld, and repair requirements.
• Develop and implement parameters for weld length, leg length, throat length, penetration, and structural quality for welded automotive assemblies.
• Develop and implement a training program for maintenance technicians in the troubleshooting and repair of robotic GMAW welding equipment.
• Develop and implement a training program for troubleshooting and problem solving of welding issues.
• Participate in APQP processes relating to the design of welding assembly work cells and tooling.
• Recommend design changes to improve quality, reliability, and productivity of welding processes.
• Develop and implement documents and procedures for validation of welding equipment and processes to meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Supervise and manage the setup and programming of robots for welding.
• Promote continual improvement in weld quality and weld processes.
• Maintain weld drawings.
• Achieve department objectives in support of company production, quality, and safety goals.
• Work effectively with Q.A., Engineering and Production departments’ associates for continual improvement of department methods, procedures, and policies; assist in the implementation of.
• Communicate effectively with company personnel, customers, and vendors.
• Attend and participate in department meetings, plant meetings, and training; participate in customer visitations as designated by the department manager.
• Support new program launches and customer expectations.
• Provide reports as required by the Engineering Manager or other departments.
• Participate in Continual Improvement activities.
• Adhere to customer requirements, Business Operating System, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Able to use computer and software as required.
• Able to travel.
• Able to demonstrate understanding of how job performance affects product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Able to work well with others; build and maintain positive employee relations.
• Able to prepare, read, write, and interpret written reports, procedures, instructions, and guidelines.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees, suppliers and customers and work effectively within a team environment.
• Able to organize, schedule, and manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Able to use computer and software as required.
• Awareness, Unity, Empowerment