Manufacturing Engineer – Welding

Adams Thermal Systems

Canton (SD)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO and paid holidays

Group medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer  

Long term disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Adams Thermal Systems, Inc. seeks an experienced lead for design, installation and improvement of production weld systems.

The role focuses on integrating people, equipment and materials to support ATS products, with emphasis on welding and cross-functional collaboration with Product Engineering, Quality and Operations. You will develop weld documentation, lead training, and manage capital projects for process improvements and new equipment.

Qualifications

Requires welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with weld process methods (GMAW, GMAW-P, GTAW, GTAW-P, CMT).
Knowledge of welding codes and quality systems like TS16949 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead weld documentation and training programs (WPS, PQR, welder qualifications).
Develop and improve weld systems and production processes for quality, throughput and cost targets.
Provide day-to-day manufacturing support and troubleshoot production problems.
Plan capital budgets for process improvements, capacity, and quality.
Manage projects for new equipment from evaluation to operation (AFE, installation, proofing).
Participate in Simultaneous Engineering for manufacturability and cost.
Lead/process FMEA and participate in design FMEA with cross-functional teams.
Support TS16949 processes (Control Plans, PPAPs, CPk, SPC, gauging).
Provide costing estimates using production standards and time/motion studies.
Drive Kaizen and cost-reduction initiatives; improve material handling and workflows.
Develop productivity monitoring and preventive maintenance programs.
Coordinate tooling development with product engineering and suppliers.
Create and maintain manufacturing documentation (BOMs, Routings, process docs).
Train others on ATS/TQM principles and frontline problem solving.

Skills

Robotic welding automation experience

Welding experience

CAD

Drafting

PLC experience

OSHA safety and regulations

AAS welding technology / BS in ME/IE

Education

AAS in welding technology or BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or equivalent

Tools

GMAW

GMAW-P

GTAW

GTAW-P

CMT

CAD

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for leading the design, installation, and improvement of production systems with an emphasis on welding. Requiring the integration of people, equipment and materials for Adams Thermal Systems products. Requires extensive interaction with Product Engineering, Quality and Operations.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for creating, implementing, maintaining weld documentation and trainings including WPS, PQR, Welder training and qualifications.Responsible for creating, implementing, maintaining and improving weld systems including GMAW, GMAW-P, GTAW, GTAW-P and CMT. Ability to read and interpret Code and work with team members to both adhere too and make recommendations on how to improve. Responsible for creating, implementing, maintaining and improving capable production processes, methods and sequences to achieve quality, throughput and cost targets. This includes working with Production Associates to optimize productivity through efficient, ergonomic and safe workstation designs, man-machine interfaces and assembly line layouts for current and new products.Provide day to day support for the manufacturing of products to insure meeting customer requirements including the troubleshooting of production problems throughout the plant using structured problem-solving tools.Develop capital budgets for departments, including budgets for process improvement, capacity increases, and quality improvements.Project management of new equipment including evaluation, design specification, selection, justification (AFE’s), acquisition, installation, proofing and operation for manufacturing.Participate in Simultaneous Engineering to assure manufacturability and cost effectiveness. May lead Process FMEA’s and participate in Design FMEA’s with cross-functional groups including Quality, Product Engineering, Customer Centers, Logistics, and Suppliers.Actively involved in TS16949 processes including Control Plans, PPAP’s, Process Capability Studies (Cpk), Statistical Process Controls, Gauging and Testing Techniques.Provides product costing and cost estimates through the development, maintenance, and application of the production standards system utilizing work measurement techniques such as time/motion studies, work content studies, etc. Analyze production costs to identify and implement improvement efforts.Leads, supports and encourages improvement projects (Kaizen) in conjunction with Maintenance, Manufacturing and Quality through individual and team development.Proposes and implements cost reduction, work flow, and quality improvement programs for manufacturing processes supportive of ATS cost, quality, delivery, and safety goals.Responsible for continuous improvement of plant wide material handling, packaging and product protection and material flow at workstations. Develop and implement overall material handling and product protection strategies.Responsible for the development and implementation of a productivity and efficiency monitoring system. Analyze these metrics to identify and initiate improvement efforts.Assist in the development, performance and optimization of preventative maintenance activities systems.Develop and implement equipment utilization programs and capacity planning to increase line productivity. Analyze and manage capacity of equipment including line balancing in relation to sales demand.Coordinates with product engineering personnel and external tool suppliers to develop production tooling in the best interest of ATS with regard to quality and price.Create and maintain manufacturing documentation as required by the various Operating procedures such as Manufacturing Bills of Material, Labor Routings, Manufacturing Process Documentation, etc.Understand, implement, and maintain ATS/TQM principles and train department members to develop effective use of principles.Remains current in new manufacturing engineering technology, new manufacturing techniques and new equipment. Recommends new approaches where feasible.Train others and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to implement changes.Demonstrates successful Project Management techniques and abilities by combining Engineering skills and people skills.

Required Skills and Characteristics

Minimum 2 to 3 years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
Minimum 2 to 3 years related experience in welding.
Experienced in manufacturing processes, production weld tooling, weld fixture design, work station design, line layout and balancing, OSHA and safety regulations, and hazardous materials management – preferred.
Robotic welding automation experience – preferredBasic PC skills, CAD, DraftingPLC experience is a plusAAS in welding technology or BS Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
CWI License – Preferred.

Special Requirements

Reading policies, AWS code, procedures, blueprints, routing, SPC charts, etc.
Writing policies, , PQRs, WPS, procedures, SPC data, cost justifications project status reports, etc.
Compute numbers and typical formulas (manually, by calculator and by computer).
Operate tools and equipment such as hydraulic, mechanical pneumatic and electric shop tools and equipment.
Interact with outside suppliers, customers, and co-workers in a positive and constructive manner.

Preferred Skills and Characteristics

Self starter who can complete tasks and find engineering solutions with minimal help or guidance.
Excellent organizational and interface skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must present self as a role model to demonstrate high standards of performance and personal integrity.
Must demonstrate tact and tolerance.
Must support team processes and the empowerment of people at all levels of the organization through training and education, and through management practices that reinforce individual responsibility and accountability.
Position requires a high level of energy and the ability to cope with variable levels of stress.

Employee Benefit Package

Paid Time Off (PTO)10 Paid Holidays Per YearGroup Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer MatchLife InsuranceLong Term Disability

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