Weld Engineer

For over 50 years, E & E has been a leading supplier in the automotive industry specializing in metal stampings and welded assemblies. Our growth and success is a result of the dedication and commitment of our company.

Role Description:

• Team member develops manufacturing methods and processes, investigates and troubleshoots manufacturing problems, and creates drawings and designs for special machines and fixtures

• Investigates, establishes, and implements requirements for weld equipment, tooling, materials, or methods including preparing the necessary business case so a make versus buy decision can be made

• Develops and implements optimal, cost effective welding processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards

• Recommends and implements improvements to welding processes, methods, and controls

• Helps plan, design, and detail floor layouts for efficient production

• Responsible for the coordination of assigned projects from concept through final implementation. Assembles timelines and coordinates required activities to bring assigned projects to successful completion within timing and budget targets

• Informs management on progress through formal project updates and formulate recovery plans to accommodate changes to timing or project scope

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Additional job duties may be assigned.

• Assist quoting group with welding quotes, providing cycle times, capital equipment/tooling costs

• Assist in FMEA development to highlight potential quality concerns

• Design, follow up, start up, and prove out new welding equipment

• Create WPS documentation of all welding job parameters

• Create weld tooling set-up documentation

• Order and organize welding consumables and standardize where possible

• Assist sales and quality departments with customer concerns

• Troubleshoot welding equipment and maximize machine efficiency

• Train welding technicians and make recommendations for formal training classes

• Develop approved supplier list for machine builds

• Develop apprenticeship program for welding technicians

Expectations

Employees are expected to follow all standards listed below:

• Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job

• Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area

• Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management

• Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives

• Consistently adhere to and support company policies and procedures, including ISO14001, IATF16949, and safety regulations

• Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner

• Adhere to all internal and OSHA required safety procedures in performing work activities

• Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect

• Actively support the E&E values

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees also may be subject to certain environments such as working near loud moving mechanical parts. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following environments include:

• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

• Fumes or airborne particles

• Vibration

Noise Level

The noise level in the working environment will be heavy with high traffic. Ear protection will be required

Physical Demands

The physical demands describes below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical demands include:

• Standing

• Walking

• Sitting

• Lift weight up to 50 Pounds

Education/Experience/Certifications:

To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following education, experience, or certifications are preferred:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university preferred

Experience:

• Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Skills Required:

To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following skills are required:

Computer skills:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and basic office equipment

• AutoCAD Inventor or 3D equivalent experience preferred

Communication skills:

• Speak effectively with fellow employees or customers

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.

• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Mathematical skills:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Other Skills:

• Organized and able to meet deadlines while performing multiple duties

• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

• Knowledge of tool design and manufacturing flows/processes

• Experience with automated welding equipment and automated welding processes; Fanuc, or Kuka preferred

• Ability to read and interpret GD&T on engineering drawings

• Fundamental knowledge in NDE and ability to categorize & quantify weld defects

• Knowledge of weld destruct testing methods