Weld Engineering Supervisor - Union SC

Gestamp; Union (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp seeks a Weld Engineering Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations in an automotive stamping and robotic-welding environment. You will drive process improvements, ensure welding systems meet specifications, and support ISO 9001/IATF 16949 audit processes while coordinating maintenance and staff development.

You will lead in-house projects, liaise with vendors on system updates, and participate in audit schedules to ensure compliance and continuous improvement across the welding

Qualifications

• BS in Welding Engineering, Electrical Technology or related field with 3 years in welding/robotics.
• AS in Welding Technology with 5 years welding/robotics experience.
• 7+ years in a similar role and environment.
• Prior supervisory experience in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement process improvements for Resistance and GMAW systems.
• Maintain welding systems to meet specs and interpret specifications for manufacturability.
• Support PM scheduling and train maintenance technicians in welding.
• Collect downtime data and implement solutions to minimize downtime.
• Lead in-house projects for new engineering changes in assembly processes.
• Liaise with vendors for software/hardware updates and troubleshooting.

Skills

Team supervision

Robotic welding

Process optimization

Maintenance coordination

Education

BS: Welding Engineering / Electrical Technology

AS: Welding Technology

7+ years in similar role

Prior supervisory experience

Tools

GMAW welding equipment

Robotic welding cells

Maintenance PM scheduling

Job description

Weld Engineering Supervisor

Supervision of manufacturing operations in an automotive / stamping & robotic-welding environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Implement process improvements with regards to Resistance and GMAW systems using all available current welding technologies.


• 2. Maintain welding systems to ensure manufacturing activities are in within specifications and interpret and apply specifications for manufacturability.


• 3. Support maintenance activities in PM scheduling as well as training and developing maintenance technicians from a welding perspective.


• 4. Collects, tracks, and advises on downtime issues and implements short and long-term solutions to minimize downtime.


• 5. Manage and execute in-house projects for implementing new engineering changes that modify assembly processes.


• 6. Liaise with vendors regarding software / hardware updates and troubleshooting systems.


• 7. Participation in the Layered Process Audit schedule.


• 8. Participation in the Internal ISO 9001/IATF 16949 Audit schedule (applies only to certified ISO 9001/IATF 16949 internal auditors).


• 9. Participation and cooperation in answering questions and providing information for internal and external audits regarding or related to ISO 9001/IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and customer standards.


• 10. Completes other necessary duties as deemed appropriate and necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1. BS: Welding Engineering, Electrical Technology, or other technical discipline plus 3 years’ experience in a welding/robotic environment.


• 2. -or- AS: Welding Technology plus 5 years welding experience in a welding/robotics environment.


• 3. -or- 7+ years’ experience and training in a similar role and environment.


• 4. Prior Supervisory experience in similar environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

• You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.


• This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.


• You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.


• You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.