Welding Engineer

The Weld Engineer interfaces with all functions in the facility to support the manufacture of current products and the development of equipment and processes for new products and improvements to the overall production methods.

• Level 1:
• Acquires job skills and learns policies, procedures and work instructions to complete routine tasks.
• Works on assignments routine in nature, requiring limited judgement
• Routinely interacts with cross-functional groups within the Liebherr organization.
• Supports development of new and existing products and processes.
• Provides input for fiscal planning, capital projects and cost reductions.
• Reviews product design for manufacturability.
• Provides feedback for dispositioning of non-conforming product.
• Provides technical assistance in the implementation of manufacturing concepts.
• Implements and supports manufacturing technologies
• Assist in specifying, selecting and installing equipment that is statistically capable, reliable, and maintainable as well as safe and ergonomically sound.
• Develops and improves workflows.
• Evaluates and proposes new and advanced engineering concepts, new equipment, processes, and technological developments in the field to maintain state‑of‑the‑art awareness.
• Supports equipment utilization forecast and makes any proposals necessary to support planned and unplanned future growth and/or requirement changes. Supports materials engineering efforts for manufacturing.
• Maintains and reviews processes for ensuring safe operations, tools, methods, and equipment are in use throughout the facility.
• Supports supplier development in the area of manufacturing.
• Level 2:
• All duties of Welding Engineer Level 1 plus:
• Applies acquired job skills,, procedures and work instructions to complete tasks.
• Requires instructions on a few assignments.
• Identifies areas for manufacturing improvement, researches, and develops solutions to improve production efficiency.
• Dispositions issues with non‑conforming product.
• Specifies welding equipment and procedures required for production.
• Attends and provides manufacturing feedback at design reviews.
• Level 3:
• All duties of Welding Engineer Level 2 plus:
• Utilizes substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
• Requires minimal supervision.
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult and require judgement in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
• Skilled in planning, managing, directing resources and managing projects.
• Has the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community
• Researches, analyzes, and specifies tooling and equipment required to manufacture.
• Confers with Engineers to investigate equipment failures and difficulties to analyze and provide technical recommendations and design changes.
• Develops manufacturing procedures and processes to ensure that production goals are met.
• Independently collaborates with multiple departments to manage medium to large scale projects.
• Researches and analyzes Field and Customer proposals, specifications, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Attends and provides manufacturing approval at design reviews.
• Level 4 (Senior):
• All duties of Welding Engineer Level 3 plus:
• Requires little to no supervision.
• Effectively communicates and manages projects with Suppliers, Purchasing and Engineering.
• Trains, mentors, and develops peers and other personnel on processes and procedures, resolves failures and system malfunctions, and provides technical guidance.
• Reviews and approves processes, corrective actions, and product designs for manufacturability.
• Leads the investigation of failures and difficulties to provide technical recommendations for design changes.
• Provides feedback on customer problems and needs. Works to develop corrective and preventative actions for customer’s issues relating to manufacturing.

• Level 1:
• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Welding Engineering or AS in Welding Engineering with two years of engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of fundamental…