Weld Engineer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS: 

• 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. 

• Participatedin 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.