Welding Engineer

• Develop and validate weld process sheets and welding parameters for each production welding station.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the shielding gas system and track consumption rates and mixture.
• Monitor welding consumables and weld wire, and identify and implement cost saving opportunities.
• Monitor and control gas consumption mix and welding wire.
• Develop, conduct, and coordinate welder training classes for support technicians in application and validation of weld process.
• Provide technical support for robotic program on assembly processes.
• Facilitate the analysis of weld coupons and provide technical assistance to the assembly areas.
• Ensure the customer welding specifications on cut & etch test and welding defect process.
• Implement process improvements due to weld failures and defects.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all manual and robotic weld parameters and weld audit reports, and develop and maintain a welding reference library.
• Develop and administer preventive maintenance program consistent with maintenance department.
• Proactive involvement in the innovation and application of new technologies to improve the welding process.
• Attention to special requirements of operational employees, quality staff, and engineering changes.
• Participate in training at the vocational school and work to develop in-house training needs.
• Management of financial resources of the welding equipment and attention to the needs of technical staff.
• Additional responsibilities as required - this position is subject to change as the needs of the department change.
• Developing welding techniques and procedures for robotic welding operations.
• Inspects weld joints and conducts tests to ensure welds meet company standards, national code requirements, and customer job specifications.
• Conducts certification tests for qualification of personnel with national code requirements.
• Organizes and plans the development of welding procedure specifications (WPS) and welding programs for the automated welding systems, with established time lines for each development.
• Ensures all programs for automated welding systems have all critical documents developed and approved prior to release of profiles to production.
• Evaluates new developments in welding field for possible application to current welding problems or processes.
• Assist or perform welding equipment setup and communication.
• Assist or perform robotic weld gun calibration.
• Perform verification of weld equipment performance.
• Perform assembly tasks.
• Report all unsafe acts and conditions immediately.
• Use our Innovation process and the team concept to improve safety in the plant.
• Be proactively involved with improving working conditions Work in a safe manner and encourage others to do so.
• Offer ideas for improvement of all systems and help implement them.
• Lead area in achieving plant quality objectives/goals.
• 100% on-time delivery to customer.
• 0 PPM on parts.
• Understand customer needs and work towards meeting and exceeding them.
• Maintain the appearance of a World Class Facility.
• Actively support full implementation of the 5S's, using it to approach and keep all areas clean, neat and properly maintained.

• Required
• 3 plus years of continuous weld experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Robot programming experience. (Fanuc preferred)
• Desired
• Automotive experience is a plus.
• 4-year degree in welding engineering or equivalent experience.
• B.S. Engineering or equivalent experience in the field of welding.
• Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) and American Weld Society (AWS) preferred.
• Experience developing weld parameters, process sheets, training modules and analysis of weld sections.
• Project experience from concept to installation is considered a plus.

• Proficient computer skills/Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point).
• Fundamental understanding of inverter based power supplies and robotic interfacing.
• Thorough understanding of AWS and GMAW principals
• Demonstrated welding proficiency.
• Welding knowledge of advanced high strength steels, aluminum alloys and magnesium alloys.
• Ability to spot and diagnose problems, as well as engineer solutions.
• Knowledge of welding systems and software.
• Ability to self-learn a new system.

• Business Acumen.
• Problem Solving.
• Building effective teams.
• Customer Focus.
• Perseverance.
• Drive for Results.
• Conflict management.
• Priority Setting.
• Learning on the fly.
• Motivating others.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem solving, planning, team orientation and presentation skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude.
• Excellent control of stress and proactively.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or touch.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to visually focus.

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