Welding Engineer

Job Summary

Under minimal direction, supports manufacturing in its entirety and various linked departments in evaluating, developing, planning, coordinating, directing and improving fusion and resistance weld processes. Supports Manufacturing Engineering during tool selection, including during quoting process. Support internal and external auditing for special processes. Supports weld candidate selections, certification and improvement.

• Liaison with operations concerning weld related issues
• Write & implement weld process planning and welding procedures
• Specify and order welding equipment and supplies
• Organize and track welder certifications
• Issue and execute welder certification tests
• Maintain weld schedule and weld procedure files
• Program weld equipment controllers
• Support process development for fusion welding automation
• Participates in quotation proposals by supporting manufacturing concepts in conjunction with interested company members to establish efficient and cost-effective fabrication tooling that will make the products, in accordance with prescribed engineering, quality and customer requirements.
• Participates in product and process development and design reviews, approves all weld joint design drawings and provides for smooth transfer into production. Support, coordinates and advises on establishing and/or application of weld methods, material and equipment.
• Conducts and participates in Lean Manufacturing activities, including 6S and Kaizen events.
• This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Associate's degree from a two-year college or university, or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of (0-2) years' experience in GTAW and/ or (0-2) years' experience in special process administration

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to extract welding requirements from specifications and engineering drawings
• Interpret weld symbols
• Working knowledge of GTAW, EBW PAW and resistance welding processes.
• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Plan daily activities to ensure multiple projects or requirements are met.
• Must have good communication skills both written and oral.
• Application of database software and programming of automation weld equipment

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Push and pull 50 lbs.
• Bend Occasionally
• Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently
• Talk and Listen Frequently

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment and the content is subject to be changed, modified, or deleted at the discretion of the Company.

In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, the Company will make reasonable accomodations with those individuals with a disabillity as defined by the ADA.