Weld Engineer

Company Description

Founded in 1981, Challenge Manufacturing is a global Tier 1 supplier of automotive assemblies and metal formed products. As an employee-owned company through an ESOP, Challenge fosters a culture of collaboration and teamwork, providing job security, workplace safety, fair treatment, competitive wages, and growth opportunities. Visit www.challenge-mfg.com to learn more.

Role Description

Maintain existing welding process to Challenge Manufacturing standards
Reduce costs through continuous improvement activities that improve safety, quality and productivity.
Define recommended welding spare parts.
Develop and maintain weld parameter/ setup sheets
Support and lead new line launch verification projects
Work with Maintenance and destruct staff to maintain and improve weld quality.
Implement and test and monitor products from time to time in production equipment
Support in driving standardization across the following joining processes in manufacturing:
GMAW
DAW
RSW
SPR
FDS
Developing training documentation on the above joining processes in relationship to quality requirements of the customer.
Trouble shoot welding (GMAW, RSW, and DAW) issue on production tooling.
Develop welding schedules for (GMAW, RSW and DAW) on ferrous and nonferrous material.
Participate in design reviews for upcoming new projects.
Interface with new equipment vendors and customers (internal and external).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering or equivalent understanding of resistance welding and arc welding principals and standards, as well as mechanical engineering
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a welding manufacturing environment, automotive experience preferred
• Master’s Degree in Welding Engineering with 10 years of practical experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
• Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.
• Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.
• Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.
• Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
• Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.