Facilitate the design, quotation, build and installation of all welding necessary to manufacture new products working closely with vendors and employees.
Act as champion of assigned programs’ APQP activities.
Produces welding techniques, procedures, and application of welding equipment to problems involving fabrication of metals, utilizing knowledge of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metals and metal alloys, and engineering principles.
Outlines plans and conducts research and development investigations to develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures
Improve existing or develop new welding equipment
Develop new or modify current welding methods, techniques, and procedures,
Prepares technical reports as a result of research and development and preventive maintenance investigations.
Creates welding procedures to guide production and welding personnel relating to specification restrictions, material processes, pre- and post-heating requirements that involve use of complex alloys, unusual fabrication methods, welding of critical joints, and complex post- heating requirements.
Evaluates new developments in welding field for possible application to current welding problems or production processes.
Directs and coordinates technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure workers' compliance with established welding procedures, restrictions, and standards; in testing welds for conformance with national code requirements; or testing welding personnel for certification.
Contacts personnel of other agencies, engineering personnel, or clients to exchange ideas, information, or offer technical advice concerning welding matters.
May perform experimental welding to evaluate new equipment, techniques, and materials.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive industry with welding technology experience preferred in Controls and Robotics
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Effective problem solving and decision making skills
Ability to handle multi-tasks and changing priorities
Works well in a team environment
Excellent analytical skills and exercises sound judgement
Novice computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Project,
Engineering Degree or Welding Engineering/Technology Certificate and/or Associate’s degree preferred