Prototype Welding Engineer

Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled welding engineer to drive advancements in robotic welding technology. In this role, you will lead the definition and improvement of robotic welding programs, ensuring high-quality production while managing welding technicians. The company offers a modern work environment with competitive compensation, health benefits, and numerous programs to support work-life balance. Join a team that values innovation and invests in your professional growth through various development opportunities. This is your chance to contribute to cutting-edge projects and make a real impact in the field of manufacturing.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Educational Assistance

Flexible Working Hours

Community Outreach Programs

Family-Oriented Programs

Sporting Events

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in robotic laser and gas metal arc welding.
• Experience providing direction to welding technicians or shopfloor personnel.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Define and improve robotic welding programs and parameters.
• Troubleshoot and maintain welding cells and prototype fixtures.
• Oversee technical improvements to enhance cost efficiency and machine uptime.

Skills

Robotic Welding

Laser Welding

Gas Metal Arc Welding

Siemens PLC

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Technology, Robotics or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CMM

CEP

UTM

Torque Tests

Job description

As a successful family-owned company on a path to global growth, the Brose Group offers challenging responsibilities and exciting career opportunities to performance-driven, skilled specialists with solid professional knowledge and proven career expertise who wish to contribute to our company’s success.

Your tasks

• Knowledge of ABB robotics, Laser welding (Trumpf/IPG laser source, Blackbird/Trumpf scanner optics), Gas Metal Arc Welding (Fronius/SKS), Siemens PLC, and On-line process monitoring (4D, OCT)
• Independent definition and improvement of related robotic welding programs and parameters
• Troubleshoot and maintain welding cells, including maintenance of prototype fixture and spare parts inventory, lead problem solving to reduce and prevent reoccurring issues on the shop floor
• Oversee the investigation, analysis and execution of technical improvements within the welding process to improve cost efficiency, increase machine uptime and reduce scrap
• Continuously advance weld technology and staff with state of the art processes and know-how transfers with internal and external partners, including the creation and implementation of training material encompassing all aspects of the technology
• Provide project management guidance and expertise to the team to ensure efficiency, transparency and optimal effectiveness is achieved on internal and external projects
• Support new product/project feasibility studies for welding and enabling product/process innovation
• Verify and approve weld assemblies and setup using CMM, CEP, UTM and/or torque tests
• Functional leadership of the welding shop floor, ensuring correct methods and systems are used and supporting the functional development of the team
• Adhere to relevant Brose and OSHA policies with respect to environmental, safety and 5S requirements
• Proactively identify potential risks, drive resolution, and alert the responsible manager when necessary
• In case of severe risks to quality and/or safety, authority to shut down prototype equipment

Your Profile

• Welding Technology, Robotics or Manufacturing Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 4+ years of work experience in robotic laser and gas metal arc welding
• 2+ years of work experience providing direction to welding technicians or shopfloor personnel
• Ensure efficient, high-quality laser and GMAW prototype production
• Provide leadership and direction to welding technicians, ensuring that established methods and procedures are complied with during prototype production
• Drive research and development projects that improve process capability, quality and costs

We offer you a modern working environment with our Brose working world. Brose offers a high-tech work environment and a wide range of benefits. Along with competitive performance-based compensation and health insurance, our employees also benefit from attractive social and family-oriented programs throughout our North American locations. Our benefits packages include comprehensive medical and insurance. Brose also provides educational assistance and a variety of community outreach, family, and sporting events. Flexible working hours and a collaborative work environment give our employees the freedom to balance work and personal life. Brose believes in investing in people. We offer a wide range of development programs with great opportunity for individual growth through training, international or regional assignments and tailored career paths. Our objective is to provide our employees the tools necessary to live a balanced life, experience a rewarding work environment and contribute to our surrounding communities.