Weld Engineer - WATERTOWN, TN

To Help Us Drive Excellence, You’ll Get To Works on Corporate strategic projects. Develop new welding technologies related to new products requirement. Support Operations in acquiring the needed level of equipment knowledge. Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals. Specify welding equipment, welding consumables, electrical and mechanical systems, robotic systems, and any related components associated with the welding process. Assist in development of the weld quality control process. Guides design develops and tests welding methods, materials, processes and results. Assist Quality Assurance department in maintaining weld integrity. Interface with manufacturing and maintenance to resolve welding and welding system issues. Assist with MRO crib activities. Support project engineering on new and existing programs. Assist in the integration, start-up and debug of plant floor welding equipment. Champion assigned engineering changes, communicate and coordinate accordingly to all departments. Train, coach and mentor the welding process for weld engineers, manufacturing and skilled trades colleagues. Direct and/or participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports, department meetings, etc.). Review and resolve all weld cut and etch and destruct related issues. Initiate cross-functional equipment design reviews. Support new model launches and improvement teams. Support tool tryouts at supplier and in-house capability runs. Other duties as assigned. This full-time salary-exempt role is a part of our corporate engineering team and reports to the Weld Engineering Manager. Required Experience Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; three to five years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to work with Microsoft Office at an intermediate level Ability to work with MQ1 and QAD database High level of cooperation High level of commitment Natural Problem Solver Ability and Willingness to Learn Adaptive to a Fast-Paced Environment Mechanical Ability MIG and Spot-Welding