Engineer Welding

Daniel J. Wagner

***** ******** **. 586-***-****

Shelby Township, MI 48317 ******.******.*@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Welding Engineer, CWI looking for a permanent position with a growing organization where I can apply my

positive attitude, strong work ethic, and welding expertise to further the benefit and growth of said company.

EDUCATION

Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI

Jan 2004 – July 2008

Welding Engineering Technology Program

Bachelor of Science – Welding Engineering Technology, July 2008

Associates of Applied Sciences – Welding Technology, May 2006

American Welding Society Detroit, MI

Certified Welding Inspector November 2011

Achieved certification # 11112261

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Lapeer Industries Lapeer, MI

April 2013 – Present

Weld Quality Manager, Welding Engineer

Responsible for companywide weld quality for the defense, aerospace and alternative energy products

Manage the weld quality group. CWI, NDT personnel levels I, II, & III. (6 people)

Organize, and plan inspection needs on the shop floor.

Write WPSs; PQRs, and WPQRs to the following codebooks: AWS D1.1 Structural Steel, AWS D1.2

Structural Aluminum, AWS D17.1 Aerospace, TACOM Ground Combat Vehicle Code, TE&QA 3030 -3

Participate in FIA, APQP, PPAP, Kaizen, and 5S activities.

Train the inspectors to best practices and different inspection criteria on the floor. Provide clarification when

necessary.

Provide information and clarification to upper management of codebooks demands on the company, customer,

and the work piece.

Milton Manufacturing Detroit, MI

April 2012 – April 2013

Welding Process Engineer, Robotic Welding Area Manager

Oversee and train Robot Programmers, Technicians and Operators personnel. (4-6 people)

Organize, prioritize and manage production work flow through the robot ic welding operation

Optimize welding process for multiple programs utilizing robotic GMAW, resistance spot, and projection

welding

Develop and qualify welding procedure specifications (WPS) and procedure qualification records (PQR) in

accordance with the following codebooks: AWS D1.1Structual Steel, AWS D1.2 Structural Aluminum, AWS

D1.3Structural Sheet Metal, and TACOM Ground Combat Vehicle Code

Certify welders to the AWS D1.1, D1.2, and D1.3 for the GMAW, GMAW-P, and GTAW processes

Aid CAD Designers in developing welding fixture designs and implemented design review process

Interact with customer and military personnel to resolve welding and quality issues

Overhaul resistance welding area, implement welding and testing equipment, create new operation processes

and procedures, and track and analyze the data collected to minimize weld quality defects

RoMan Engineering Services Livonia, MI

February 2010 – April 2012

Welding Engineer

Contracted to Lear Corporation (12/11 – 04/12)

Work alongside Manufacturing Engineers and Tooling Engineers to create new man ufacturing processes

for seating frame assemblies

Support integration of laser and GMAW component assembly work cells for seating frame structures

Aided in hard tooling weld fixture design process and implementation.

Assisted with purchasing, design, and implementation for robotic GMAW welding cells

Weld support of GMAW and Laser welding cells

Contracted to Artiflex (11/11- 12/11)

Create weld programs for 8 axis robotic GMAW -P work cell.

Establish and manage weld consistency for GMAW-P process

Contracted to Hirotec International (9/11- 11/11)

Evaluate and manage weld quality control for resistance and laser welding processes.

Work with management and floor personnel to establish a controlled work flow to maintain weld quality

and optimize cycle time.

Adjust welding schedules to correct improper weld sizes found in part destruct.

Contracted to the General Motors Battery Lab – Joining Development (2/11 – 9/11)

Responsible for consumable life test for ultrasonic welding process (Horn durability)

Developed new weld parameters for ultra sonic welding of dissimilar materials (Al to Cu)

Well versed in destructive testing of welds and testing equipment functionality (MTS and Instron)

Participated in design of experiments for ultrasonic welding in junction with GM’s R&D Group

Assembling and installing new ultrasonic and laser welding equipment in the joining lab

Operating and troubleshooting the 2kW fiber optic YAG laser welding booth in the lab

Working with GM personal and suppliers to obtain new testing equipment for the lab

Organizing and categorizing welding material, lab equipment, tools, and furniture for the new battery lab.

Contracted to the Chrysler Welding CoC Group (3/10 – 2/11)

Responsible for trouble shooting resistance welding systems and robotic controls.

Performing destructive and non-destructive tests on welded products.

Instruction of plant employees on the testing methods used for destructive and non -destructive

testing focused in ultrasonic and weld quality.

Collecting data for studies focused on increasing welding productivity.

Ultra sonic testing of spot welds and repair of ultra-sonic devices

Expulsion reduction, the reduction of expulsion in the resistance spot welding process

Updating and manipulating a weld database

Atlantic Marine Alabama, LLC Mobile, AL

January 2009 – February 2010

Welding Engineer

Developing procedures for welding and cutting equipment such as: CNC plasma cutting tables, 3 series tandem

submerged arc welder, Koike weld-handy multi welding tractors, and line heating.

Purchasing and developing test samples and parameters for new equipment.

Implementation of a new Stiffener Welding System including potable semi automated welding tractors, and a

new, more efficient feeding system. This increased production 10 times.

Meeting and working with distributors for new product informa tion, and utilization options for older equipment.

Process engineering, cost saving techniques, and kaizen familiar

Coordinating with Foreman, Craft Supervisors, Leadermen, other Engineers, and the Vice President of

Operations to improve productivity, and efficiency within the company.

Completed a Project Management course provided by Atlantic Marine and the University of North Florida

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient and educated in the following processes:

GTAW – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Tig) FCAW, MCAW – Flux Core and Metal Core

GMAW – Gas Metal Arc Welding (Mig) Arc Welding

SMAW – Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) PW – Projection Welding

RSW – Resistance Spot Welding SAW – Submerged Arc Welding

OAW/OAC – Oxygen and Fuel Gas Welding, LASER – Laser Welding and Cutting

PAW, PAC – Plasma Welding and Cutting

Cutting, and Brazing

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI

Jan 2004 – July 2008

AWS Ferris State Student Chapter

Publicity Chairman for AWS Ferris State student chapter

Sophomore Representative of the American Welding Society Ferris State Student Chapter

Active member of AWS since 2004 (9 years)

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