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AUTOKINITON · 1 day ago

Weld Engineer

Britton, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

AUTOKINITON is a Tier 1 supplier for manufacturing structural automotive components and assemblies. The Weld Engineer will work on corporate strategic projects, develop new welding technologies, and support operations by providing expertise in welding processes and equipment.

Automotive

Responsibilities

Works on Corporate strategic projects

Develop new welding technologies related to new products requirement

Support Operations in acquiring the needed level of equipment knowledge

Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals

Specify welding equipment, welding consumables, electrical and mechanical systems, robotic systems, and any related components associated with the welding process

Assist in development of the weld quality control process

Guides design develops and tests welding methods, materials, processes and results

Assist Quality Assurance department in maintaining weld integrity

Interface with manufacturing and maintenance to resolve welding and welding system issues

Assist with MRO crib activities

Support project engineering on new and existing programs

Assist in the integration, start-up and debug of plant floor welding equipment

Champion assigned engineering changes, communicate and coordinate accordingly to all departments

Train, coach and mentor the welding process for weld engineers, manufacturing and skilled trades colleagues

Direct and/or participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports, department meetings, etc.)

Review and resolve all weld cut and etch and destruct related issues

Initiate cross-functional equipment design reviews

Support new model launches and improvement teams

Support tool tryouts at supplier and in-house capability runs

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Welding technologiesWelding equipment specificationMIGSpot-WeldingMechanical AbilityMQ1QAD databaseMicrosoft OfficeNatural Problem SolverHigh level of cooperationCommitmentWillingness to LearnAdaptive to Fast-Paced Environment

Required

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; three to five years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to work with Microsoft Office at an intermediate level

Ability to work with MQ1 and QAD database

High level of cooperation

High level of commitment

Natural Problem Solver

Ability and Willingness to Learn

Adaptive to a Fast-Paced Environment

Mechanical Ability

MIG and Spot-Welding