Sr Manufacturing Weld Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position reports to Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Interfaces with all Departments

• Position is typically scheduled to coincide with that of other plant supervisory and management personnel.  However, as position supports the technical team and plant operations, the actual schedule is subject to modification based on need.

• Position supervises and engages in activities of the technical support team (weld techs) to support 3 distinct welding technologies within the current process portfolio:

• Laser welding (automated equipment)
• GMAW (both automated robotic cells and manual for repair processes)
• Projection Welding (automated equipment)

Position and team responsibilities:

Process monitoring and data recording Fixture adjustments required to meet product dimensional targets. Weld program changes as required to maintain acceptable level up of weld performance Interact with other engineering support and maintenance to react to unscheduled equipment issues (i.e., breakdowns) and perform necessary diagnostics and repairs. Reaction to discovery from C.C.T. lab results and quality department audits of process capability deviations. Support of non-automated repair processes (i.e., off-line weld repair processes) Project/Development work and delegation to the technical support team as assigned.

Position Requirements:

BSWE/WET preferred but will consider definitive experience with automated welding processes.  (definitive is defined as 7 – 10 years minimum, in support of similar equipment and processes employed at JCI). Experience in a High Volume Automotive Manufacturing environment is a must. Prior supervisory experience with technical resources is expected.  Must be able to evaluate, discipline and mentor those responsible for in an effective manner. Must be physically capable of performing typical maintenance and engineering activities.  Equipment troubleshooting, weld fixture adjustments and weld programming are daily activities.  Must be able to use simple hand tools effectively. Need basic understanding of 2D dimensional product prints.  Basic understanding of GD&T is preferred.  Solid electrical background, up through 480V, 3 Φ with specific experience on motors, motor starters and drives.  Also need working knowledge of NEC codes. Basic computer skills must include use of standard Microsoft Office products for typical communication needs.    

EHS Requirements:

Adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental Standards Report occupational injuries, illnesses and accidents Report hazardous, unsafe and unhealthy conditions

 Preferred: ​AWS training certification (Certified Weld Inspector)

• Can establish and modify weld schedules/parameters
• Be able to weld by hand
• Weld robot trouble – shooting and repair (Training at Fancu, MotoMan and other manufactures)
• Weld robot programming (Training at Fancu, MotoMan and other manufactures)
• Able to train others in weld quality and robotic programming
• 5 years plus years’ experience in manufacturing
• Good attitude
• Needs to be ‘hands on’ at fixing problems
• Experienced at weld fixture design

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