Weld Process Engineer – Automation & Process Improvement

Constellium SE; Van Buren Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellium Van Buren is a state-of-the-art production facility in the Detroit metro area, producing aluminum automotive structures and crash management systems. A Weld Process Engineer is sought to monitor welding processes, verify machine function, and train ASNA facilities on weld topics for quality parts.

The role requires setting up automated welding, interpreting prints, adjusting Mig schedules, and leading continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5 years welding technician experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience creating welding programs for Fanuc/ABB/OTC robotic systems (required)
• Previous experience setting up and troubleshooting automated welding applications and performing preventive maintenance on weld fixtures, weld cells, and auxiliary equipment (required)
• Proficiency with interpreting part prints (required)
• The ability to adjust parameters for Mig schedules (required)
• Completion of one of the following training classes: Fanuc, ABB, or OTC (required)
• Fanuc Arc Mate and/or material handling programming experience (preferred)
• ABB Arc Ware and/or material handling programming experience (preferred)
• Independent/coordinated robotic motion control experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Holistically coordinate the development of weld processes on complex assemblies
• Collaborate with weld technicians in all ASNA’s facilities
• Determines the number of direct and indirect labor need for new equipment
• Defines and ensure adherence to technical standards through product process and process development
• Supports purchasing in the selection and evaluation of suppliers related to process technologies including but not limited to automated welding
• Leads and or provide assistance to other personnel in troubleshooting process related problems
• Conduct continuous improvement projects to improve pro-actively the O.E.E. of any manufacturing process
• Support new program requirements related to manufacturing (ie preventative maintenance) and Quality function
• Assist in the design, and documentation of new processing equipment
• Assist in the implementation of new equipment
• Lead or support cycle time reductions, 5S implementation, Mistake Proofing strategies
• Assist or lead in the completion of corrective actions resulting from internal or customer related issues
• Maintain or improve process stability/capability (e.g. product dimensional performance)
• Domestic and/or International Travel ~30% overnight, ~10% day only supplier visits

Skills

Welding experience

MIG parameter adjustment

Part prints interpretation

Automated welding troubleshooting

Fanuc/ABB/OTC training

Robot programming prerequisites

Travel readiness

Tools

Fanuc ARC Mate

ABB robotics

OTC robotic systems

Job description

Constellium Van Buren is a state-of-the-art production facility in the Detroit metro area, producing aluminum automotive structures and crash management systems. A Weld Process Engineer is sought to monitor welding processes, verify machine function, and train ASNA facilities on weld topics for quality parts.

The role requires setting up automated welding, interpreting prints, adjusting Mig schedules, and leading continuous improvement.