WELD ENGINEER
progressive metal manufacturingFerndale (MI)
About the role
Weld Engineer The Weld Engineer will be responsible for development and improvement of all welding and welding related processes. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Work closely with Manufacturing and Engineering leadership by acting as welding process subject matter expert on plant level launches, projects, and activities. Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals. Use Solidworks to design manual, robotic and spot weld fixturing. Develop guidelines for design of manual, robotic and spot weld fixturing. Use Solidworks to create manufacturing drawings. Specify 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. Guides design, develops and tests welding methods, materials, processes and results. Support project engineering on new and existing programs. Champion assigned engineering changes, communicate and coordinate accordingly to all departments. Direct and/or participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports, department meetings, etc.). Establish welding/joining methodologies for new materials and products Conduct testing and metallurgical analysis as required Participation in American Welding Society D1.1 Welding Committee.
Additional Duties: Additional duties as assigned which may be required from time to time.
Additional Information Qualifications:
Knowledge of testing procedures and methodologies (e.g. Design of Experiments) Design or Applications Engineering experience with fastening or welding preferred Knowledge of general engineering practices related to electrical and mechanical systems Project management skills with emphasis on meeting deadlines Strong Computer, Technical Writing and interpersonal skills Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Science degree in Welding Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience CWI Certification a MUST 3+ years of experience in product development with direct customer interaction preferred AWS Certified Weld Engineer a PLUS, but not required 3D modeling and drafting experience (Solidworks, Unigraphics, Catia, ProE) a PLUS, but not required Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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