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KIRCHHOFF Automotive · 2 days ago
Welding Engineer
Londonderry, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
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. Any other reasonable request made by management.
Contributes to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act by ensuring the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support) are supported and adhered to.
Ensures he/she is in full compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, while representing Waverly or during the use of any Waverly provided equipment.
Qualification
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Required
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
Manual dexterity
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and company policies
Specialized trade courses in Welding and Robotics
Engineering Degree or Welding Engineering/Technology Certificate and/or Associate’s Degree preferred
Preferred
Experience in controls and robotics
Lean manufacturing experience
Understanding and use of relevant KIRCHHOFF Automotive Production Systems (KAPS) methods and tools
Understanding and use of the applicable Shop floor and Office Management pillars and standards
Understanding and use of the KIRCHHOFF Behaviors in daily relationships
Understanding, support and participation in tasks, trainings, and development topics related to Lean Excellence
Familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Experience in the automotive industry
Experience with welding equipment and processes
Experience in experimental welding
Experience in developing welding procedures
Experience in testing welds for conformance with national code requirements
Experience in testing welding personnel for certification
Experience in conducting research and development investigations
Experience in preparing technical reports
Experience in directing and coordinating technical personnel
Experience in evaluating new developments in welding field
Experience in contacting personnel of other agencies, engineering personnel, or clients for technical advice
Experience in establishing/maintaining relationships with various departments and outside vendors
Company
KIRCHHOFF Automotive
Kirchhoff Automotive Adds Vehicles Of Worldwide Stability And Safety.
Founded in 1785Iserlohn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU
5,001-10,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Geert Casteleyn
Executive Vice President of Finance / CFO
Recent News
2024-04-18
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