Weld Engineer

United States·Bridgetonmid

OtherWeld Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Maintain existing welding process to Challenge Manufacturing standards Reduce costs through continuous improvement activities that improve safety, quality and productivity.

Requirements Summary

This will be a 1st Shift / 6 AM - 4 PM M-F position located at our Plant in Bridgeton, MO . Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work

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OtherWeld Engineer

What We Offer

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Welding Engineer is responsible for developing welding techniques, procedures, and application of welding utilizing knowledge of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metals, metal alloys, and general engineering principles. In addition, Weld Engineers conduct research and development investigation to develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures or improve existing techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

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→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.
→Trouble shoot 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).

Requirements

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Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering or equivalent understanding of resistance welding and arc welding principals and standards, as well as mechanical engineering
1-3 years’ experience in a welding manufacturing environment, automotive experience preferred
Welding experience in RSW, GMAW and DAW on a variety of low carbon and high strength steels
Robotic welding experience, ABB and Fanuc preferred
Destructive testing experience (setting up the process and training others) for RSW, DAW and GMAW
5+ year’s RSW, GMAW and DAW experience in welding manufacturing in the automotive industry preferred
Developing and troubleshooting GMAW and RSW on different grades of steel and aluminum preferred
Experience setting up and training with Tessonics RSWA devices or other UT devices preferred
Training inexperienced people with destructive and nondestructive testing methods preferred
Developing and writing work instructions as they pertain to different welding and inspection operations preferred
Excellent planning, organizational, written and verbal communication skills with MS office proficiency 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.

What We Offer:
We’re excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.

Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.