Welding Engineer – Robotics & Process Improvement

Magna International, Inc; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International is seeking a Welding Engineer to provide expert welding support in the welding lab, including guidance on tooling, equipment, and process compliance. You will develop training and certificates for production staff in robotic and GMAW/TIG welding, and create work instructions for weld fit-up, welds, and repairs.

You will also set welding parameters, train maintenance technicians, and participate in APQP processes to enhance weld quality, reliability, and productivity across

Qualifications

• Able to travel as required.
• Understand how job performance affects product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Work well with others; build and maintain positive employee relations.
• Read, write, and interpret written reports, procedures, instructions, and guidelines.
• Present information to management, employees, suppliers and customers.
• Organize, schedule, and manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide welding expertise to the welding lab, including personnel, equipment, documents, and records of compliance.
• Support Engineering and QA teams with welding expertise for existing and new customer programs.
• Develop and implement training programs for production associates in robotic and GMAW/TIG welding techniques and procedures.
• Develop and implement work instructions for part fit-up, tack, weld, and repair requirements.
• Develop and implement parameters for weld length, leg length, throat length, penetration, and quality for welded automotive assemblies.
• Train maintenance technicians in troubleshooting and repair of robotic GMAW welding equipment.
• Train for troubleshooting and problem solving of welding issues.
• Participate in APQP processes relating to welding cells and tooling design.
• Recommend design changes to improve quality, reliability, and productivity of welding processes.
• Develop and implement documents and procedures for validation of welding equipment and processes to meet customer specs.
• Supervise and manage the setup and programming of robots for welding.
• Promote continual improvement in weld quality and weld processes.
• Maintain weld drawings.
• Achieve department objectives in support of production, quality, and safety goals.
• Collaborate with QA, Engineering and Production to improve methods and policies.
• Communicate effectively with company personnel, customers, and vendors.
• Attend department meetings, plant meetings, and training; participate in customer visits as designated.
• Support new program launches and customer expectations.
• Provide reports as required by Engineering Manager or other departments.
• Participate in Continual Improvement activities.
• Adhere to customer requirements, B.O.S., and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding knowledge

Robotic welding

APQP knowledge

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Magna International is seeking a Welding Engineer to provide expert welding support in the welding lab, including guidance on tooling, equipment, and process compliance. You will develop training and certificates for production staff in robotic and GMAW/TIG welding, and create work instructions for weld fit-up, welds, and repairs.

You will also set welding parameters, train maintenance technicians, and participate in APQP processes to enhance weld quality, reliability, and productivity across