Welding Engineer

Magna International; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International is seeking a Weld Engineer to oversee welding processes across new and existing automotive programs. You will drive process improvements, ensure compliance with customer specs, and lead documentation efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This role requires strong teamwork, communication, and the ability to manage shifting workloads. The position emphasizes cost-aware design improvements, tooling knowledge, and the ability to present technical concepts to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's in Weld Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance, CAD and CAD Viewer programs; Bosch Resistance Welding Controls, Lincoln i400, Fronius power sources.
• Knowledge of GMAW, FCAW, RSW; Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint; weld documentation and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Ensure welding on new and existing programs meets customer weld specs and alert leadership on non-conformances.
• Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies.
• Communicate and promote Magna’s philosophies.
• Present welding details to customer.
• Own welding processes and drive timely quality resolutions.
• Lead process optimization for continuous improvement.
• Maintain weld documentation and weld maps.
• Evaluate weld docs to ensure compliance with specs.
• Provide direction on equipment and welds during process development.
• Stay current on welding technology and share best practices.
• Support quoting activities for new and existing business.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to direct Weld Technicians.
• Promote 5S housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Team environment

Interpersonal communication

Customer relationships

Flexible hours

Work under pressure

Willing to travel

Costing and quoting

Design alternatives

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Weld Engineering preferred

Tools

Computer

Copier/Printer

Weld lab equipment

Teach pendant

Force gauge

Weld analyzer

Weld controller software

Data collection software

Job description

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring all welding on both new and existing programs is compliant with customer weld specifications as noted on customer prints and / or Target agreements and is required to alert leadership of all non-conformances.

Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies.

Understand and promote Magna’s philosophies (Magna Operational Principles, Corporate Constitution and Employee’s Charter).

Communicate and make presentations related to welding in front of the customer.

Assume full ownership for all welding processes including, but not limited to:

Quality concerns driven to successful resolution in a timely manner.

Lessons learned are cascaded across all similar processes.

Process optimization to drive continuous improvement.

Upkeep of weld documentation data base and weld maps.

Evaluate weld documentation to ensure compliance with all customer specifications.

Provide direction on required equipment and application of welds during process development to optimize line throughput while still maintaining customer weld specifications.

Stay abreast of improvements in technology in an effort to keep KAMTEK at the forefront of welding and implement all felt to be beneficial to the division.

Participate in welding best practices meetings with other divisions to share and learn latest weld strategies.

Support quoting activities for new and existing business.

Collaborate with Maintenance Supervisor to provide technical direction to Weld Technicians.

Promotes good housekeeping (5S).

Perform other duties as required.

SKILL (Ability to do the job)

-Ability to work in a team environment.

-Must have good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills (verbal and written).

-Capable of developing good working relationships with customers.

-Must be willing to work extended or flexible hours as required (including shift change to support business needs).

-Able to work under variable workload and stress.

-Must be willing to travel & have a valid passport (or ability to get a passport).

-Must have practical experience in costing and quoting.

-Ability to offer alternatives to existing designs resulting in improved means of manufacturing.

Some of the physical demands for this position include the ability to lift 40 pounds, the ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time, and occasional bending and stooping.

EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USED

Some of the equipment and tools used are a computer, telephone, copier/printer, fax machine.

all standard weld lab test equipment, teach pendant, force gauge, weld analyzer, and other related test equipment.

KNOWLEDGE

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree in Weld Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience.

TECHNICAL TRAINING:

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance, CAD and CAD Viewer programs; Bosch Resistance Welding Controls, Lincoln i400 Power Source, Fronius Power Source, Thorough knowledge of GMAW, FCAW, RSW.

OTHER:

Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Bosch BOS, weld controller software and data collection.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Weld Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.

HOW MUCH?

Minimum 4 years.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International