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KYB Americas Corporation · 6 hours ago

Engineer, Welding

Franklin, IN 46131

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

KYB Americas Corporation is a subsidiary of a leading manufacturer of ride control technology. They are seeking a Welding Engineer responsible for ensuring safe production while meeting quality, cost, and delivery goals through efficient manufacturing processes and technology implementation.

Automotive

Responsibilities

Implements lean manufacturing methodologies to reduce setup time, improve parts flow and reduce waste

Identifies and drives implementation of ergonomic improvements and cost reduction improvements

Design, procurement and installation of automated welding equipment

Programming, maintenance and troubleshooting of robotic welding equipment

New product development and process input to Design Engineering by completing various manufacturing support related tasks such as tooling, fixtures and validation, assures key characteristics and tolerances are identified

Performs failure investigation on non-conforming material from customer returned product

Conducts and/or participates in team meetings to improves products and processes

Analyses and processes corrective actions and assures effectiveness of same

Actively contributes to decisions on capital expenditures, new product development, safety/ergonomics and quality

Conducts Process Capability Studies and develops Corrective Action Plans

Works to continually improve our products, processes, quality, delivery and costs

Writes and processes change notices for process improvements, cost savings and manufacturability improvement projects

Trains and develops new and existing associates in areas such as safety, quality, delivery and costs

Ensures consistent compliance to all company and departmental policies and procedures

Effectively manages department resources such as supplies and equipment to control costs and meet production demands

New product development by designing, installing and confirming capability of tooling necessary to launch new products

Creates and maintains documentation necessary to satisfy quality system requirements

Other duties assigned by the Production Engineering Manager on an as needed basis

Qualification

Automated robotic weldingMechanical EngineeringTooling designCertified Welding InspectionOmron PLC programmingAutoCADAnalytical skillsProject managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or appropriate related technical discipline, is required from an accredited institution

4-6 years of related experience may substitute for a college diploma

This position requires the ability to read mechanical and electrical prints

This position requires the ability to work in a cross-functional, fast paced environment, and manage multiple activities simultaneously

Proficient in using technology, including MS Office suite

This position requires the ability to identify and resolve issues without direct supervision

Excellent analytical, negotiation, project management, organization, evaluation and problem solving skills are required

Must possess strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills and can provide exceptional customer service to all customers and all departments in the KYB organization