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DRIVE · 3 weeks ago

Weld Engineer

Toledo, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

3+ years exp

Drive is looking for a Weld Engineer with Robotic GMAW experience utilizing Fanuc robots. The role involves developing and maintaining welding processes, improving product quality, and ensuring proper welding techniques throughout plant operations.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop welder requirements and designs as required for quoting new business

Specify, source, and implement welding process equipment, development of preventative maintenance programs for plant welding equipment; establish data for proper process parameters; adjustment and spare parts requirements for welding equipment

Develop and maintain a Plant Welding Standards Manual for the purpose of providing operational guidelines, directing, and coordinating improvements for products and process design. Manual to include operational guidelines, process parameters, process theory, PM, quality control, troubleshooting, material and product limitations, etc…

Remain current with new technologies for the purpose of incorporating improvements in welding process

Develop and maintain inventories of plant welding equipment. Direct areas for improvements and process development

Work with product design personnel to assure manufacturability of designs

Develop justification for the purchase of new production equipment that will meet budgetary requirements and maintain a competitive position

Apply technical knowledge to recommend processes and equipment applicable to the metal manufacturing requirements

Utilize cut and etch equipment to optimize welding process parameters

Update welding equipment specifications

Develop and conduct in house welding training program for the purpose of insuring proper welding techniques are utilized throughout plant operations

Utilize methods of continuous improvement

Stop production if defective or unsafe parts or conditions appear

Other duties assigned by immediate supervisor

Leads root cause analysis in the resolution of any test failures. Reviews and approves the analysis with the appropriate engineering management resources to resolve and particularly difficult problems. Ensure the appropriate management teams are brought in for any potential safety concern

Assist in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to affect continual improvement in efficiency of department and services performed

Prepare cost estimates. Plan and execute engineering changes

Prioritize and complete multiple tasks as scheduled with minimal supervision and work overtime as needed (daily, weekends, shutdown, etc…)

Identify and record any problems relating to product, process and quality systems

Initiate, recommend, and provide solutions through designated channels and then verify implementation of solutions to problems

Responsible to process and document problem solving methodologies, such as 8D, 5Y and Fishbone Diagrams

Qualification

Robotic GMAW experienceWelding processes knowledgePreventative maintenance programsContinuous improvement methodsMicrosoft SoftwareProblem solving methodologies

Required

A Bachelor degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience

At least three (3) years in the weld engineering function that displays progressive work-related skill, knowledge, or experience in a fast-paced, high volume manufacturing environment is required

Strong computer skills, including but not limited to, Microsoft Software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Knowledge of Welding processes and procedures