Welding Engineer

Powerwell; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerwell is seeking a Welding Engineer to lead on-site welding operations in Troy, MI. The role requires a degreed welding engineer with extensive hands-on welding experience, including robotic welding, MIG/Mag, TIG, laser, and plasma processes, and stainless steel welding.

The candidate will train welders, develop qualification programs, and collaborate with the Project Engineer to launch products using APQP. Travel and cross-functional coordination are expected.

Qualifications

• Degreed Welding Engineer with experience in welding processes.
• Strong knowledge of material processing, tooling and part fabrication.
• Able to learn about new products/technologies quickly.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Over three years of robotic welding engineering experience in a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all welding operations within the manufacturing facility.
• Train and mentor other engineers and maintenance technicians on welding machines and functions.
• Coordinate the manufacturing of product samples when necessary.
• Assist in troubleshooting production equipment and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain regular contact with suppliers and coordinate with Purchasing and Witzenmann suppliers to ensure timely materials.
• Perform Time studies of equipment and processes to ensure accurate cost estimation.
• Upholds Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.

Skills

GMAW (Mig)

GTAW (Tig)

Laser welding

Plasma welding

Robotic welding

Welding of stainless steel

Education

Welding Engineering degree

Tools

Robot welding systems

Job description

Powerwell is a leading recruitment firm helping our clients discover top talent. We are recruiting for a Welding Engineer. Candidates must be able to work first shift, fully onsite in Troy, MI.

General Responsibilities & Function:

• Degreed Welding Engineer with experience in GMAW (Mig), GTAW (Tig), Laser and Plasma welding.
• Experience with Welding of stainless steel.
• Ability to train welding to employees and setup a weld qualification program for repair welders and production welders.
• Work in conjunction with the Project Engineer to develop and launch products into production utilizing the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process. Perform assigned tasks within the appropriate timeframe.
• Work with the Project Engineer and Quality Engineer to define significant product characteristics required to meet customer expectations.
• Work in conjunction with the Project Engineer to benchmark components when necessary.
• Perform engineering functions including calculations, pre-production and production systems feasibility.
• Correspond with Germany on all projects.
• Utilize Design of Experiments and process analysis to ensure smooth transition from preproduction to production.
• In conjunction with Purchasing, obtain vendor quotations, initiate PO requisitions upon request and coordinate with Purchasing and Witzenmann suppliers to make sure all materials are made and shipped to meet program timing.
• Coordinate and participate in activities as needed with plant personnel (i.e. Project Engineering, Production Leader, Production Control, Quality Engineering).
• Work in direct contact with the customer when required, follow up with documentation, both written and oral, to the remaining team members explaining what transpired.
• Be present for pre-production trials and equipment buy-off to make sure all necessary materials and equipment are in place for production.
• Maintain regular contact with the suppliers and utilize their resources whenever possible or necessary.
• Participate in and track project open issues (Internal/Plant Side) assigned and maintained by the project engineering group for all projects utilizing the APQP process.
• Coordinate the manufacturing of product samples when necessary.
• Assist in troubleshooting production equipment and recommend corrective actions when required.
• Perform Time studies of equipment and processes to ensure product costs are accurate to the cost estimation.
• Oversee all welding operations within the manufacturing facility.
• Train and mentor other engineers and maintenance technicians on welding machines and functions.
• In conjunction with maintenance, troubleshoots welding issues.
• Recommend welding equipment, welding consumables, electrical and mechanical systems, robotic systems and any related components associated with the welding process.
• Recommend and develop preventative maintenance procedures for all plant welding equipment including robotic systems. Evaluate processes and procedures to maintain or improve weld parameters and weld efficiency.
• Assist in development of the welding quality control process.
• Upholds corporate policies/procedures and employs the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards set by state/federal law and external certification bodies.

Job Duties:

• 20% Interface with:
• Program Manager and Sales and Marketing (Provide Technical Support)
• Customers (Advise in technical matters)
• Purchasing and Vendors
• 10% Develop quote packages, technical presentations

Special Circumstances of the Job:

• Some travel is required.
• Able to react quickly and implement fixes when a crisis arises.
• Work with minimal direction and make decisions independently.
• Remain updated on leading edge technologies through association with various industry trade organizations.
• Works overtime as required and assigned.
• Sounds and Noise Levels could be Distracting to job function.
• Cramped Workspace and Awkward Positions possible.
• Exposure to Hazardous Equipment – Must work in a safe manner and follow assigned company Lockout/Tagout rules.
• Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling; Using Hands on Objects, Tools, or Controls; Bending or Twisting the Body is necessary.
• Use of common Protective and/or Safety Attire.
• Needs to assess and pickup up heavy objects properly and use proper judgment in determining if assistance by either man and or machine is needed to handle the object.
• Continued education focused on Welding Technologies

Qualification Requirements:

• Weld Engineering degree and/or hands on weld manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of current use and leading-edge technologies.
• Able to learn about new products/technologies quickly.
• Strong knowledge of material processing, tooling and part fabrication.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Over three years of robotic welding engineering experience in a manufacturing facility.

Reports To:

• Engineering, Maintenance & Technologies Manager
• Weld Tech

Coordinates With Internally:

• Program Manager
• Purchasing
• Production Control
• Quality Control

Coordinates With Externally:

• Materials
• Various Industry Trade Organizations:
• SAWE (Society of Automotive Engineers)
• ASME (American Society of Mechanical
• Applicable Trade Publications

Potential Feed-In Roles:

• Manufacturing Engineer
• Maintenance Supervisor
• Engineering, Maintenance & Technologies Manager