Welding Engineering Supervisor - Automotive Robotics

Gestamp; Union (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp seeks a Weld Engineering Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations in an automotive stamping and robotic-welding environment. You will drive process improvements, ensure welding systems meet specifications, and support ISO 9001/IATF 16949 audit processes while coordinating maintenance and staff development.

You will lead in-house projects, liaise with vendors on system updates, and participate in audit schedules to ensure compliance and continuous improvement across the welding

Qualifications

• BS in Welding Engineering, Electrical Technology or related field with 3 years in welding/robotics.
• AS in Welding Technology with 5 years welding/robotics experience.
• 7+ years in a similar role and environment.
• Prior supervisory experience in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement process improvements for Resistance and GMAW systems.
• Maintain welding systems to meet specs and interpret specifications for manufacturability.
• Support PM scheduling and train maintenance technicians in welding.
• Collect downtime data and implement solutions to minimize downtime.
• Lead in-house projects for new engineering changes in assembly processes.
• Liaise with vendors for software/hardware updates and troubleshooting.

Skills

Team supervision

Robotic welding

Process optimization

Maintenance coordination

Education

BS: Welding Engineering / Electrical Technology

AS: Welding Technology

7+ years in similar role

Prior supervisory experience

Tools

GMAW welding equipment

Robotic welding cells

Maintenance PM scheduling

Job description

Gestamp seeks a Weld Engineering Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations in an automotive stamping and robotic-welding environment. You will drive process improvements, ensure welding systems meet specifications, and support ISO 9001/IATF 16949 audit processes while coordinating maintenance and staff development.

You will lead in-house projects, liaise with vendors on system updates, and participate in audit schedules to ensure compliance and continuous improvement across the welding