Welding/Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Adapt and promote Lean Manufacturing principles

Active participant in the Elimination of Waste Team meetings

Support the Company’s Goals and Objectives

Preparation, assessment of weldments and technical reporting for research, development and root cause analysis for preventative maintenance to avoid weld failures

Act as Project Manager on new programs during the APQP process and participate in APQP activities including but not limited to: design development, failure mode and effect analysis, manufacturing feasibility studies line and floor layout, resource allocation, capacity studies, production trial runs

Responsible for establishing and maintaining process parameters and ensuring adherence to customer specifications including sectioning, polishing and microscopic metallurgical analysis

Provide support by leading and participating in problem solving activities, including troubleshooting machines for the permanent resolution of manufacturing issues (Global 8-D process)

Work on the plant floor with operators, machines and fixtures to improve manufacturing processes in areas of safety, quality, productivity, throughput, quick change, and ergonomics

Educate operators and support personnel in process flow, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting activities

Initiate, coordinate, and verify design changes to part prints, or changes to work instructions, set-up instructions, PFMEA’s and the process flow diagrams

Make recommendations, plans and suggestions that promote Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing throughout the organization

Champion of all welding joining and developments that may affect future opportunities

Possess working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 Compliance criteria

Compliance participation in IATF16949 Quality Procedures and Work Instructions

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Weld Engineering and/or minimum 5 years of work experience related field

Knowledgeable of arc welding, laser welding, and robotic applications.

Mechanical tooling assembly design ability

Developing effective working relationships with customers and the ability to communicate information with confidence

Understanding of stamping and assembly manufacturing processes and systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Power Point

WHAT ELSE YOU’LL NEED TO KNOW

Must be able to work with minimal supervision: self-starter

Collaboration Skills

Excellent communication skills for interaction with the workforce, suppliers and customers

Meticulous attention to detail

Organized and efficient, with extensive multi-tasking and project management abilities

Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Possess working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance criteria

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Incentive Bonus

Medical, Vision, Dental

Prescription Drug Plan

401k

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Health and Wellness Reimbursement

Employee Recognition

Discount Programs