Weld Engineer Britton, MI

Autokiniton US Holdings, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

AUTOKINITON in Britton, MI is seeking an experienced Welding Engineer to join its corporate engineering team on a full-time basis. You will contribute to welding process development, equipment specification, and quality assurance to support new and existing programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of experience, along with MIG and spot-welding know-how; familiarity with MQ1 and QAD is a plus. We offer competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• Three to five years plus related experience or training; or equivalent.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office at an intermediate level.
• Experience with MQ1 and QAD database.
• MIG and Spot-Welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Works on corporate strategic projects.
• Develop new welding technologies related to new products requirement.
• Support Operations in acquiring the needed level of equipment knowledge.
• Provide input into development of departmental strategic goals with key measures.
• Specify welding equipment, consumables, electrical and mechanical systems, robotic systems related to welding.
• Assist in development of the weld quality control process.
• Guide, design, develop and test welding methods, materials, processes and results.
• Assist Quality Assurance in maintaining weld integrity and resolve welding issues.
• Assist with MRO crib activities.
• Support project engineering on new and existing programs.
• Assist in integration, start-up and debug of plant floor welding equipment.
• Champion engineering changes and communicate with all departments.
• Train and mentor welding process staff.
• Participate in root cause analyses and team problem solving.
• Review and resolve weld cut/etch/destruct issues.
• Support new model launches and improvement teams.
• Support tool tryouts at supplier and in-house capability runs.

Skills

MIG welding

Spot welding

Mechanical ability

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MQ1

QAD database

Job description

455 East Chicago Blvd, Britton, Michigan

Tracking Code

11017

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

We are AUTOKINITON

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.

Responsibilities

• Works on Corporate strategic projects.
• Develop new welding technologies related to new products requirement.
• Support Operations in acquiring the needed level of equipment knowledge.
• Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals.
• Specify welding equipment, welding consumables, electrical and mechanical systems, robotic systems, and any related components associated with the welding process.
• Assist in development of the weld quality control process.
• Guides design 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.
• Support project engineering on new and existing programs.
• Assist in the integration, start-up and debug of plant floor welding equipment.
• Champion assigned engineering changes, communicate and coordinate accordingly to all departments.
• Train, coach and mentor the welding process for weld engineers, manufacturing and skilled trades colleagues.
• Direct and/or participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports, department meetings, etc.).
• Review and resolve all weld cut and etch and destruct related issues.
• Support new model launches and improvement teams.
• Support tool tryouts at supplier and in-house capability runs.
• Other duties as assigned.

This full-time salary-exempt role is a part of our corporate engineering team and reports to the Weld Engineering Manager.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; three to five years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office at an intermediate level.
• Ability to work with MQ1 and QAD database.
• High level of cooperation.
• High level of commitment.
• Ability and Willingness to Learn.
• Adaptive to a Fast-Paced Environment.
• Mechanical Ability.
• MIG and Spot-Welding.
• We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Working Conditions

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

This position is located at our engineering facility in Britton, MI and supports our corporate team, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community Features

• Cabela’s & Dundee Village Square
• Dundee’s Parks and Riverwalk

Benefits

• 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.