Our client is seeking a Weld Engineer: The salary band is 85-105K and 1st shift.
General Responsibilities and Function:
▪ Degreed Welding Engineer with experience in GMAW (Mig), GTAW (Tig), Laser and Plasma
welding.
▪ Experience with Welding of stainless steel.
▪ Ability to train welding to employees and setup a weld qualification program for repair welders
and production welders.
▪ Work in conjunction with the Project Engineer to develop and launch products into production
utilizing the APQP process. Perform assigned tasks within the appropriate timeframe.
▪ Work with the Project Engineer and Quality Engineer to define significant product characteristics
required to meet customer expectations.
▪ Work in conjunction with the Project Engineer to benchmark components when necessary.
▪ Perform engineering functions including calculations, pre-production & production systems
feasibility and etc.
▪ Correspond with Germany on all projects.
▪ Utilize Design of Experiments and process analysis to insure smooth transition from pre-
production to production.
Must know MIG, TIG and Robots.
▪ In conjunction with Purchasing, obtain vendor quotations, initiate P.O requisitions upon request
and coordinate with Purchasing suppliers to make sure all materials are made
and shipped to meet program timing.
▪ Coordinate and participate in activities as needed with plant personnel (i.e. Project Engineering,
Production Leader, Production Control, Quality Engineering, etc.)
▪ Work in direct contact with the customer when required -- follow up with documentation, both
written and oral, to the remaining team members explaining what transpired.
▪ Be present for pre-production trials and equipment buy-off to make sure all necessary materials
and equipment are in place for production.
▪ Maintain regular contact with the suppliers and utilize their resources whenever possible or
necessary.
▪ Participate in and track project open issues (Internal / Plant Side) assigned and maintained by
the project engineering group for all projects utilizing the APQP process.
▪ Coordinate the manufacturing of product samples when necessary.
▪ Assist in troubleshooting production equipment & recommend corrective actions when required.
▪ Perform Time studies of equipment & processes to insure product costs are accurate to the
cost estimation.
▪ Oversee all welding operations within the manufacturing facility.
▪ Train and mentor other engineers and maintenance technicians on welding machines and
functions.
▪ In conjunction with maintenance, troubleshoots welding issues
▪ Recommend welding equipment, welding consumables, electrical and mechanical systems,
robotic systems and any related components associated with the welding process.
▪ Recommend and develop preventative maintenance procedures for all plant welding equipment
including robotic systems. Evaluate processes and procedures to maintain or improve weld
parameters and weld efficiency.
▪ Assist in development of the weld quality control process.
▪ Upholds corporate policies/procedures and employs the Health, Safety, Environmental and
Quality standards set by state/federal law and external certification bodies
Job Duties:
50% Project Work/implementation (Internal / Plant Side)
20% Interface with:
▪ Program Manager and Sales & Marketing (Provide Technical Support)
▪ Customers (Advise in technical matters)
▪ Purchasing & Vendors
▪ Internal departments
20% Design, testing, debugging, trouble-shooting
10% Develop quote packages, technical presentations
Special Circumstances of the Job:
• Some travel required.
• Able to react quickly and implement fixes when a crisis arises.
• Work with minimal direction and make decisions independently.
• Remain updated on leading edge technologies through association with various industry
trade organizations.
• Works overtime as required and assigned.
• Sounds and Noise Levels could be Distracting to job function.
• Cramped Work Space and Awkward Positions possible.
• Exposure to Hazardous Equipment – Must work in a safe manner and follow assigned
company Lockout/Tagout rules.
• Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling; Using Hands on Objects, Tools, or Controls; Bending
or Twisting the Body is necessary.
• Use of common Protective and/or Safety Attire.
• Needs to assess and pickup up heavy objects properly and use proper judgment in
determining if a assistance by either man and or machine is needed to handle the object.
• Continued education focused on Welding Technologies
Qualification Requirements:
Weld Engineering degree and/or hands on weld manufacturing experience.
Strong knowledge of current use & leading edge technologies.
Able to learn about new products / technologies quickly.
Strong knowledge of material processing, tooling and part fabrication.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Computer literate.
3+ years robotic welding engineering experience in a manufacturing facility