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Weld Engineer-Chicago tier one manufacturer- POSITION
SUMMARY Provide the necessary welding skills and leadership to the Engineering and Operations
departments to achieve optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity and delivery to assure internal and external customer
satisfaction. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES Intermediate to advanced level position where colleague
has reached competency in the discipline. Understands and applies concepts. Performs
varied and more complex tasks, using independent judgment with minimum supervision. Makes decisions within
broad parameters. May mentor less experienced colleagues. · Support the Company’s mission, vision and values in performance of daily activities.·
Provide key input into the development
of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurables 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.
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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 weld quality control process.·
Designs, 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 and mentor the welding process for manufacturing and skilled trades colleagues.·
Support plant activities towards achieving
customer awards and Quality registration (TS 16949, ISO 14001, etc.)· Participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports,
department meetings, etc.).· Responsible for adhering to all OSHA required safety procedures in performing daily work activities.·
Assure all safety devices are properly
in place and utilized and verify individual usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) by all the work team.·
Maintain high standards of housekeeping
throughout the plant.· Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.·
Adherence to all company policies and
procedures (ex. Quality Policy Manual, Colleague Handbook, Level II Procedures etc.) RELATIONSHIPS/CONTACTSReports directly to the Engineering Manager. Interfaces on a frequent basis with Operations, Materials, Tool
and Die and Quality. Interfaces on an as needed basis with HR, IT, Purchasing, Finance, Maintenance and corporate Engineering. LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES ·
Ability to identify, select, train and
coach engineering talent.· Provides model behavior to demonstrate corporate values. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS · Bachelor’s Degree+ not required in weld/robotics engineering
or equivalent, CWI, CWE·
Minimum
three (3) years of related
technical, hands on experience in manual and automated welding processes.· Working knowledge MIG welding processes· Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product designs, safety, quality and workflow· Excellent “hands on” welding and training skills.·
Knowledge in robotic welding and material
handling applications.· Knowledge in robotic programming (ex. ABB, Fanuc robots, etc.)· Understanding of electrical/controls circuitry and schematics.·
Knowledge of AutoCAD and weld drawings·
Knowledge of NEC, OSHA and machine safety,
electrical safety, robotic safety and machine guarding components; high level of safety awareness in a manufacturing environment.·
Specific knowledge of the following:-
Weld power source, wire feeder, torch
and reamer- Plasma cutting, grinding and rework applications- Weld shielding gas technologies- Electrical enclosures and power requirements for welding- Customer welding specifications and testing requirements-
Gas metal arc welding-
Resistance spot welding· Computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Office software.·
Ability to work well with others in
a team environment.· Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.· Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.·
Ability to prioritize responsibilities
in a fast paced work environment.· Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations. PHYSICAL
DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Duties include but are not
limited to: stand, walk, twist, bend, lift, see, talk, and hear. May be required to travel.
Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration and hazardous materials. The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by colleagues assigned to this position.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or working conditions.
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