Weld Engineer - 2nd shift Plymouth, MI

Autokiniton; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

AUTOKINITON is seeking a Welding Engineer to join its Plymouth, Michigan engineering team. You will specify welding equipment, consumables, robotic systems, and related components for welding processes, and develop preventative maintenance procedures to keep weld operations efficient and safe.

The role covers weld quality control, design and testing of welding methods and materials, collaboration with Manufacturing and QA to resolve issues, and support for project engineering, start-up, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years related experience or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in manual and automated welding.
• Knowledge of MIG and spot-welding processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety, quality and workflow.
• Excellent welding and training skills.
• Knowledge in robotic welding and material handling applications.
• Knowledge in robotic programming (ABB, Fanuc).
• Understanding of electrical/controls circuitry and schematics.
• Knowledge of weld power sources and related equipment.
• Customer welding specifications and testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Specify welding equipment, consumables, and robotic systems for welding processes.
• Develop preventative maintenance procedures for welding equipment including robotic systems.
• Assist in development of weld quality control process.
• Designs, develops and tests welding methods, materials, processes and results.
• Assist QA in maintaining weld integrity; interface with manufacturing and maintenance to resolve welding issues.
• Assist with MRO crib activities related to weld supplies.
• Support project engineering on new and existing programs.
• Assist in integration, start-up and debug of plant floor welding equipment.
• Champion welding engineering changes, communicate and coordinate with all departments.
• Train and mentor the welding process for manufacturing and skilled trades colleagues.
• Participate in root cause analysis and 8D reports and team problem solving.

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university

Tools

ABB robots

Fanuc robots

Robot programming

AutoCAD

Job description

43955 Plymouth Oaks Blvd, Plymouth, Michigan, United States

Tracking Code

11270

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN)

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We're proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you'll get to:

· Specify welding equipment, welding consumables, electrical and mechanical systems, robotic systems, and any related components associated with the welding process.

· Recommend and develop preventative maintenance procedures for all plant welding equipment including robotic systems.Evaluate processes and procedures to maintain or improve weld parameters and weld efficiency.

· Assist in development of weld quality control process.

· Designs, develops and tests welding methods, materials, processes and results.

· Assist Quality Assurance department in maintaining weld integrity.Interface with manufacturing and maintenance to resolve welding and welding system issues.

· Assist with MRO crib activities related to weld supplies.

· Support project engineering on new and existing programs.

· Assist in the integration, start-up and debug of plant floor welding equipment.

· Champion assigned weld engineering changes, communicate and coordinate accordingly to all departments.

· Train and mentor the welding process for manufacturing and skilled trades colleagues.

· Participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports, department meetings, etc.).

This full-time, salary, role is a part of our Engineering Team and reports to the Engineering Manager.

Required experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; five years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands on experience in manual and automated welding processes
• Working knowledge of MIG and Spot-welding processes
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product designs, safety, quality and workflow
• Excellent "hands on" welding and training skills.
• Knowledge in robotic welding and material handling applications
• Knowledge in robotic programming (ex. ABB, Fanuc robots, etc.)
• Understanding of electrical/controls circuitry and schematics.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and weld drawings
• Mechanical Ability
• Specialized knowledge of the following:
• Weld power source, wire feeder, torch and reamer
• Plasma cutting, grinding and rework applications
• Electrical enclosures and power requirements for welding
• Customer welding specifications and testing requirements
• Resistance spot welding

Working conditions:

· We'll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you'll be:

This position is located at our Plymouth plant in Plymouth, Michigan, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Why you'll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance:Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities:Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development:We empower all our Associates - from entry-level to senior-level - with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.