Gestamp Sofedit - Le Theil · 4 hours ago
Title Weld Engineer - Union, SC
Rapid City, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expGestamp is a leading international group specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of metal automotive components. The Weld Engineer supports manufacturing operations in an automotive/stamping and robotic-welding environment by implementing process improvements and maintaining welding systems.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Implement process improvements with regards to Resistance and GMAW systems using all available current welding technologies
Maintain welding systems to ensure manufacturing activities are in within specifications and interpret and apply specifications for manufacturability
Support maintenance activities in PM scheduling as well as training and developing maintenance technicians from a welding perspective
Collects, tracks, and advises on downtime issues and implements short and long-term solutions to minimize downtime
Manage and execute in-house projects for implementing new engineering changes that modify assembly processes
Liaise with vendors regarding software/hardware updates and troubleshooting systems
Participation in the Layered Process Audit schedule
Participation in the Internal ISO 9001/IATF 16949 Audit schedule (applies only to certified ISO 9001/IATF 16949 internal auditors)
Participation and cooperation in answering questions and providing information for internal and external audits regarding or related to ISO 9001/IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and customer standards
Completes other necessary duties as deemed appropriate and necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field and at least 3 years of experience in a welding or robotic manufacturing environment
Associate degree in Welding Technology and a minimum of 5 years of welding experience in a welding/robotics environment
7+ years of relevant experience and training in a comparable welding or robotics role
Full scope of knowledge in resistance and GMAW systems
Common programming knowledge of robotics and Weld controls for welding mild steel, hybrid and organic coated materials
High skill set of resistance welding
Strong proficiency with weld control systems (Bosch DC Mid-Freq Inverters. Servo weld gun technology. Fanuc robots)
Strong familiarity with projection nut and stud welding
Ability to work in a team-based lean-manufacturing environment
Company
Gestamp Sofedit - Le Theil
Gestamp Sofedit à Val au Perche, vous connaissez? Créée en 1964 par la famille Lebranchu, le site Sofedit du Theil appartient depuis 2011 au groupe automobile espagnol Gestamp, fournisseur automobile de premier rang et leader Mondial du formage à chaud.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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