Welding Engineer

Tom Trese; Harper Woods (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese is looking for a Welding Engineer to develop and support welding and joining equipment. The ideal candidate will engage in training programs, evaluate manufacturing methods, and prioritize safety in operations.

Applicants should possess a four-year technical degree or over 10 years of relevant experience, with a preference for automotive and Lean Manufacturing knowledge. Communication skills and teamwork are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Four-year technical degree or 10+ years of applicable work experience.
• Strong background in FANUC MIG WELDING preferred.
• Experience with automotive manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of project management and machine automation.
• Good time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support welding and joining equipment.
• Conduct Weld Excellence training programs.
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods.
• Analyze workforce utilization and design layout for efficiency.
• Design and assist in fabrication and installation.
• Engage in safety practices and report unsafe conditions.
• Assist plant in achieving safety goals.

Skills

FANUC MIG WELDING

Automotive manufacturing experience

Lean Manufacturing techniques

Project management

Machine automation design

Programmable logic controllers

Engineering software

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Planning/Organizing

Education

Four-year technical degree

Job description

WELDING ENGINEER

General Assignments

• Responsible for developing and supporting welding and joining equipment and the interfaces to controls and robotics systems
• Conducts Weld Excellence training program, includes, Basic Welding, T-Joint Weld, Flared Bevel Weld, Multi Pass Weld, Weld Symbol Terminology, and How to Read a Weld Map.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Designs, specifies, and assists in the fabrication, assembly, installation, and debugging.
• Coordination and estimation of Change Request cost and tooling cost.
• Process design.
• Development of new production methods and techniques.
• Develop weld control standards for new products and develop programs for all weld centers.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Direct the engineering department in the absence of the Engineer Manager.
• Engages in safe practices as well as follows and enforces safety rules and job rotations.
• Must be willing to report unsafe conditions, reporting unsafe acts, participating in safety/ergonomic committees, participating in safety Kaizen events, participating in Blue Sky initiatives, participating in safety audits, and participating in safety observation feedback events.
• Assist the plant in achieving safety goals while achieving and maintaining Safe Workplace and Environmental and Sustainability AMS objectives.
• Initiate timely investigations of all reported incident/accidents, injuries and timely completion of all 8Ds listing the “5 whys” and identify and document the root cause.
• Attend all required training.

Attributes/Skills Required/Sought

• Four-year technical degree is required or 10 plus years of applicable work related experience.
• Background in FANUC MIG WELDING preferred
• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• To perform this job proficiently a working knowledge of project management, machine automation design, programmable logic controllers and engineering software.
• Good time management, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets common scientific and technical journals. Acts as liaison between equipment suppliers and production personnel for new equipment trouble‑shooting.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.