Welding Engineer

Venteon; Tecumseh Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a Welding Engineer for the Tecumseh, Michigan area. This full-time, permanent position focuses on developing welding technologies tied to new product requirements, supporting operations with equipment knowledge, and guiding weld method improvements across multiple manufacturing processes.

You will lead root-cause analyses, train weld staff, and coordinate with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 5+ years of related experience or equivalent.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office at an intermediate level.
• Experience with MQ1 and QAD Database systems.
• Demonstrates cooperation and commitment to the team.
• Adaptive to a fast-paced environment.
• Mechanical aptitude with hands-on welding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop new welding technologies related to product requirements.
• Support operations by providing equipment knowledge.
• Specify welding equipment, consumables, and related systems.
• Assist in weld quality control processes and root-cause analyses.
• Train and mentor welding staff and coordinate with other departments.

Skills

MIG Welding

Spot-Welding

Laser Welding Troubleshooting

BIW Structural Components

MIG Welding Equipment

Process Improvement

Quality Leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Projection Welding

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

MQ1 & QAD Database

Job description

WELDING ENGINEER NEEDED - TECUMSEH, MICHIGAN AREA

A Leading Automotive Supplier near Tecumseh, 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. Some Overtime and Travel may be Required.

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
• Ability and Willingness to Learn
• Adaptive to a Fast-Paced Environment
• Mechanical Ability
• MIG and Spot-Welding Expertise
• Experience with Body-in-White (BIW) Structural Components
• Experience working with MIG Welding Assembly Equipment
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with Laser Welding Systems and related equipment
• Resistance Spot Welding (RSW) experience
• Process improvement and continuous improvement experience
• Quality leadership skills
• Experience working across multiple manufacturing processes
• Knowledge and exposure to non-welding functional areas
• OEM experience with structural component and system development
• Exposure to and experience with Projection Welding Processes