Welding Engineer

Venteon; Dundee (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon in Michigan is seeking a Welding Engineer for a full-time, permanent role to support corporate welding technology initiatives for new product requirements. The role emphasizes development of welding methods, equipment specification, and collaboration with operations and QA teams.

The successful candidate will drive weld process improvements, assist with plant floor integration, and mentor welding staff. A bachelor's degree and 5+ years' related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with welding processes and equipment.
• Experience with root cause analysis and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply welding technologies for new products.
• Support operations with equipment knowledge and WM/QA collaboration.
• Specify welding equipment, consumables, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Lead weld quality control development and process improvements.
• Assist with plant floor welding integration, start-up and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate on project engineering for new and existing programs.
• Provide training and mentorship for welding staff.

Skills

Welding engineering

Project coordination

Manufacturing support

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MQ1

QAD Database

Job description

A Leading Automotive Supplier near Dundee, Michigan needs a Welding Engineer. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Salary Exempt Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

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 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. 8-D 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.

EDUCATION & 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 & Experience.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office at an intermediate level
• Ability to work with MQ1 and QAD Database
• Demonstrates a High Level of Cooperation & Commitment