Lead Welding & Joining Engineer

Ford-Motor-Company; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Back-up childcare

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Vehicle discount

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Avon Lake, OH, is seeking a welding engineer/lead who will manage weld quality and joining activities for new model launches. You will develop weld control plans, lead inspections, and drive continuous improvement using 8D and other tools.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in welding-related engineering and experience with MS Office, welding processes, and joining techniques. Shift flexibility, including weekends, is expected, with a comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical or weld engineering or equivalent experience.
• One or more years’ experience with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Joining, AC/DC, Resistance spot welding, sealers and adhesive.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high weld and sealing quality process by following the Ford control plan.
• Lead joining activities for assigned new model launches.
• Implement weld certification strategy during launches and changes.
• Lead weld inspection team.
• Develop weld control plans and enforce requirements.
• Apply engineering principles to improve manufacturing processes and products.
• Implement corrective actions using 8D, 6-panel tools.
• Identify sources of variation in production.
• Support cross-functional teams including Quality, Production and Suppliers.
• Review incoming quality concerns and initiate containment and corrective actions.
• Ability to work any shifts, including rotating weekends.

Skills

Mechanical joining

AC/DC welding

Resistance spot welding

Sealants and adhesives

8D problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical or weld engineering related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bosch controllers

Kuka automation

Rockwell automation

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Avon Lake, OH, is seeking a welding engineer/lead who will manage weld quality and joining activities for new model launches. You will develop weld control plans, lead inspections, and drive continuous improvement using 8D and other tools.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in welding-related engineering and experience with MS Office, welding processes, and joining techniques. Shift flexibility, including weekends, is expected, with a comprehensive benefits package