Weld Engineer
| Company | Challenge Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Location | Holland, MI, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering or equivalent understanding of resistance welding and arc welding principals and standards, as well as mechanical engineering
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a welding manufacturing environment, automotive experience preferred
- Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work
- Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress
- Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers
- Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities
- Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively
- Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity
- Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge
- Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely
Responsibilities
- Maintain existing welding process to Challenge Manufacturing standards
- Reduce costs through continuous improvement activities that improve safety, quality and productivity
- Define recommended welding spare parts
- Develop and maintain weld parameter/setup sheets
- Support and lead new line launch verification projects
- Work with Maintenance and destruct staff to maintain and improve weld quality
- Implement and test and monitor products from time to time in production equipment
- Support in driving standardization across the following joining processes in manufacturing: GMAW, DAW, RSW, SPR, FDS
- Developing training documentation on the above joining processes in relationship to quality requirements of the customer
- Troubleshoot welding (GMAW, RSW, and DAW) issue on production tooling
- Develop welding schedules for (GMAW, RSW and DAW) on ferrous and nonferrous material
- Participate in design reviews for upcoming new projects
- Interface with new equipment vendors and customers (internal and external)
Preferred Qualifications
- Automotive experience preferred