Senior Weld Engineer
Company: Autokiniton
Location: Elkton
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:Provide the necessary welding skills and
leadership to the Engineering and Operations departments to achieve
optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity and delivery to
assure internal and external customer satisfaction.JOB TASKS &
RESPONSIBILITIES:The following job/task functions have been
identified as the core functions of this position. However, the
supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with
this position.Training Weld Engineers.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.Participate in cross-functional and
program management team activities.Ensure utilization of continuous
improvement of current processes.Co-responsibility for working with
Quality and Tooling Engineers on FMEA's and control plans.Initiate
purchase order requisitions for new jobs and engineering changes on
welding and assembly equipment.Program robots, pedestal welders,
and all other types of welding related equipment. JOB
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree (B.
A.) from four-year college or university; five years plus related
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education
and experience.Hands on experience in manual and automated welding
processes REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIESWorking knowledge of MIG and
Spot-welding processesKnowledge of manufacturing processes, product
designs, safety, quality and workflowExcellent "hands on" welding
and training skills.Knowledge in robotic welding and material
handling applications.Knowledge in robotic programming (ex. ABB,
Fanuc robots, etc.)Understanding of electrical/controls circuitry
and schematics.Knowledge of AutoCAD and weld drawingsHigh level of
cooperation and commitmentMechanical AbilitySpecialized knowledge
of the following:Weld power source, wire feeder, torch and
reamerPlasma cutting, grinding and rework applicationsWeld
shielding gas technologiesElectrical enclosures and power
requirements for weldingCustomer welding specifications and testing
requirementsGas metal arc weldingResistance spot weldingPREFERRED
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ABILITIESAbility to work with Microsoft Office
at an intermediate level.PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND
OTHER REQUIREMENTSDuties include but are not limited to stand,
walk, twist, bend, lift, see, talk and hear, with an ability to
travel. When visiting plant site locations, employees may be
exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration or hazardous
materials.Required SkillsRequired Experience
Keywords: Autokiniton, Flint , Senior Weld Engineer, Other , Elkton, Michigan
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