Weld Engineer

Reyco Granning Suspensions LLC; Mount Vernon (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Reyco-Granning in Mount Vernon, MO is seeking a Weld Engineer to develop welding processes and tooling for existing products and support new product launches. You will lead continuous improvement of welding processes, procedures, and equipment while training weld personnel.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing or weld engineering, hands-on welding experience (MIG/Pulse), and knowledge of AWS D1.1; Solidworks/WeldPro/CAD and FANUC experience are preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; Weld Engineering preferred.
• Formal training in robotic systems, metal fabrication, and arc welding.
• 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing or Weld Engineering.
• Read and understand engineering drawings, GD&T, and weld symbols.
• Hands-on welding experience; MIG and Pulse preferred.
• AWS D1.1 knowledge required; Solidworks/WeldPro/CAD and FANUC experience preferred.
• AWS-CWI preferred or obtainable within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement weld activities for manual and automated robotic welds.
• Serve as subject matter expert for welding processes.
• Develop and support Welding Procedure Specifications and Manufacturing Procedures.
• Maintain all WPS for W&C Suspensions.
• Assist in procurement and application of welding machines and consumables.
• Develop training materials and oversee welding training.
• Provide technical direction during design and testing with R&D to ensure repeatable, quality welds.
• Analyze equipment data to establish performance standards for new/modified equipment.
• Recommend methods to reduce costs, improve quality, and expand capabilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T

Weld symbols

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Weld Engineering preferred

AWS-CWI certification preferred

Formal training in robotic systems

Tools

Solidworks CAD

WeldPro CAD

FANUC Robotic

AWS D1.1 knowledge

Job description

Position Type

Full-time

Job Description

This position is responsible for developing the manufacturing weld processes and tooling for existing products, supporting new product launches and overseeing weld personnel development and training. The Weld Engineer leads the continuous improvement, development and maintenance of welding related processes, procedures, specifications and applications for new and existing products.

Essential Functions:

• Lead continuous improvement weld activities within the manufacturing engineering department for both manual and automated robotic weld applications
• Be utilized as a subject matter expert for welding, both manual and robotic applications
• Develop and support Welding Procedure Specifications, Manufacturing Engineering Procedures, and Manufacturing Engineering Work Instructions
• Maintain all WPS for W&C Suspensions
• Assist in the procurement and application of welding machines, equipment and consumables
• Develop training materials and coordinate, perform and oversee training for welding related positions
• Provide technical direction during the design and testing phase of programs while working with R&D Engineering to ensure a repeatable and quality weld process
• Provides technical information concerning manufacturing processes, equipment requirements, process advantages and limitations, and both short-term and long-term plant and process planning
• Compiles and analyzes equipment and process operational data to establish performance standards for newly implemented or modified equipment, fixtures, and / or processes
• Recommend and implement methods, process, or layout changes to reduce overall costs, improve quality, and expand manufacturing capabilities
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field is required (Weld Engineering preferred)
• Formal training in robotic systems, metal fabrication, and arc welding.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing or Weld Engineering.
• Candidate must demonstrate an ability to read and understand engineering drawings, GD&T, and weld symbology.
• Hands-on experience with welding is required. MIG and Pulse preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of practical welding standards, AWS D1.1, as set forth by the American Welding Society is required
• Solidworks CAD, WeldPro CAD, and FANUC Robotic expertise is strongly preferred
• AWS-CWI preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment

Physical Demands

• Some light lifting, mixture of standing and sitting.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to sometimes extreme temperatures in the production area.
• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong integrity.
• Well organized.
• Thorough and conscientious about his/her work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management’s sole discretion.

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education.
We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.

Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.