Welding Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain welding process and quality parameters according to customer specifications for MIG (GMAW) and resistance welding operations
• Create reaction plans to correct in process welds that are out of specification
• Establish procedures, processes and testing equipment for destructive and non-destructive testing on resistance & MIG welding applications. Including cut & etch (macro etch), Peel and tensile tests with the assistance from the Quality Department
• Work with Design and Manufacturing Engineering and Prototype Departments to fine-tune designs, material selection, documentation, fixtures, gages, and process control to optimize product manufacturability
• Work with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to develop welding systems and fixtures and participate in FMEA’s
• Study current welding processes for cost reduction and process improvement
• Maintain performance on weld cells (touch-up, troubleshooting, improvements)
• Train and aid in the skills development of the welding and local quality team
• Assist in qualification of weld cells and processes
• Leads or participates in Kaizen activities to drive and ensure continuous improvement in processes, products, components, raw materials, and equipment

Requirement Qualifications:

• Experience in destructive weld testing
• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and resistance welding process knowledge
• AWS Certified Weld Inspector or the ability to become certified
• Experience with CAD software. (AutoCAD and Solidworks a plus)
• Proficient in reading prints made to ASME Y14.5 (GD&T)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Welding Engineering (or technology) or related field or equivalent training and experience
• Strong problem solving, effective communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work off shifts and overtime when needed

Prefered Qualifications:

• Experience with designing and programming robotic/automated welding systems
• Current CWI certification or ability to obtain
• Proficient in ISO GD&T standards
• GMAW experience on thin walled tubing
• Experience with Yaskawa/Motoman robots
• Experience in a high volume manufacturing environment
• Applied knowledge of carbon equivalency formulas