Welding Engineer

WELDING ENGINEER NEEDED - BELLEVILLE, MICHIGAN

A Leading Automotive Supplier near Belleville, Michigan needs a Welding Engineer. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preform, 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
• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
• Take lead on new job startup and Engineering changes. This involves all aspects from PPAP run, setting up spare parts inventory, PM program, documentation, and training
• Support new model launches and improvement teams.
• Ensures process capability by setting up preventative maintenance programs.
• Works with Quality and Tooling engineers on FMEA's and control plans.
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust
• Generate process parameter sheets (work standard and weld parameter sheets) for all new incoming programs
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems. Participate in solving chronic process and quality issues. (corrective action, 8D’s etc.)
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Preform weld inspection methods (cut & etch, ultrasonic and destructive testing)
• Ensure utilization of continuous improvement of current processes.
• Weld power source, wire feeder, torch, and reamer
• Plasma cutting, grinding and rework application
• Weld shielding gas technologies
• Electrical enclosures and power requirements for welding

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Previous Welding Engineering Experience in a Manufacturing Plant Setting is Required.
• Bachelor's Degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; five years plus related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of Education & Experience.
• Strong Electrical Maintenance Troubleshooting Skills
• Metal Stamping Manufacturing Maintenance Experience is Preferred
• Technical, hands-on experience in Manual & Automated Welding Processes
• Working knowledge of MIG Welding Processes
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product design, safety, quality, and workflow
• Excellent "hands-on" Welding & Training Skills
• Knowledge in Robotic Welding and material handling applications
• Knowledge in Robotic Programming - Motoman and Fanuc Robots
• Understanding of electrical/controls circuitry and schematics
• Computer Literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Office Software
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Weld Drawings