Welding Engineer - Powerwell : Job Details

Powerwell is a leading recruitment firm helping our clients discover top talent. We are recruiting for a Welding Engineer. Candidates must be able to work first shift, fully onsite in Troy, MI.

General Responsibilities & Function:

• Degreed Welding Engineer with experience in GMAW (Mig), GTAW (Tig), Laser and Plasma welding.
• Experience with Welding of stainless steel.
• Ability to train welding to employees and setup a weld qualification program for repair welders and production welders.
• Work in conjunction with the Project Engineer to develop and launch products into production utilizing the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process. Perform assigned tasks within the appropriate timeframe.
• Work with the Project Engineer and Quality Engineer to define significant product characteristics required to meet customer expectations.
• Work in conjunction with the Project Engineer to benchmark components when necessary.
• Perform engineering functions including calculations, pre-production and production systems feasibility.
• Correspond with Germany on all projects.
• Utilize Design of Experiments and process analysis to ensure smooth transition from preproduction to production.
• In conjunction with Purchasing, obtain vendor quotations, initiate PO requisitions upon request and coordinate with Purchasing and Witzenmann suppliers to make sure all materials are made and shipped to meet program timing.
• Coordinate and participate in activities as needed with plant personnel (i.e. Project Engineering, Production Leader, Production Control, Quality Engineering).
• Work in direct contact with the customer when required, follow up with documentation, both written and oral, to the remaining team members explaining what transpired.
• Be present for pre-production trials and equipment buy-off to make sure all necessary materials and equipment are in place for production.
• Maintain regular contact with the suppliers and utilize their resources whenever possible or necessary.
• Participate in and track project open issues (Internal/Plant Side) assigned and maintained by the project engineering group for all projects utilizing the APQP process.
• Coordinate the manufacturing of product samples when necessary.
• Assist in troubleshooting production equipment and recommend corrective actions when required.
• Perform Time studies of equipment and processes to ensure product costs are accurate to the cost estimation.
• Oversee all welding operations within the manufacturing facility.
• Train and mentor other engineers and maintenance technicians on welding machines and functions.
• In conjunction with maintenance, troubleshoots welding issues.
• Recommend welding equipment, welding consumables, electrical and mechanical systems, robotic systems and any related components associated with the welding process.
• Recommend and develop preventative maintenance procedures for all plant welding equipment including robotic systems. Evaluate processes and procedures to maintain or improve weld parameters and weld efficiency.
• Assist in development of the welding quality control process.
• Upholds corporate policies/procedures and employs the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards set by state/federal law and external certification bodies.

Job Duties:

• 50% Project Work/implementation (Internal/Plant Side)
• 20% Interface with:
• Program Manager and Sales and Marketing (Provide Technical Support)
• Customers (Advise in technical matters)
• Purchasing and Vendors
• Internal departments
• 20% Design, testing, debugging, troubleshooting
• 10% Develop quote packages, technical presentations

Special Circumstances of the Job:

• Some travel is required.
• Able to react quickly and implement fixes when a crisis arises.
• Work with minimal direction and make decisions independently.
• Remain updated on leading edge technologies through association with various industry trade organizations.
• Works overtime as required and assigned.
• Sounds and Noise Levels could be Distracting to job function.
• Cramped Workspace and Awkward Positions possible.
• Exposure to Hazardous Equipment – Must work in a safe manner and follow assigned company Lockout/Tagout rules.
• Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling; Using Hands on Objects, Tools, or Controls; Bending or Twisting the Body is necessary.
• Use of common Protective and/or Safety Attire.
• Needs to assess and pickup up heavy objects properly and use proper judgment in determining if assistance by either man and or machine is needed to handle the object.
• Continued education focused on Welding Technologies

Qualification Requirements:

• Weld Engineering degree and/or hands on weld manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of current use and leading-edge technologies.
• Able to learn about new products/technologies quickly.
• Strong knowledge of material processing, tooling and part fabrication.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literate.
• Over three years of robotic welding engineering experience in a manufacturing facility.

Reports To:

• Engineering, Maintenance & Technologies Manager

Supervises:

• Weld Tech

Coordinates With Internally:

• Program Manager
• Product Sales & Marketing
• Project Engineering
• Product Engineering
• Purchasing
• Production Control
• Quality Control

Coordinates With Externally:

• Key Customer Contacts/Vendors:
• Engineering
• Materials
• Engineering Consultants
• Various Industry Trade Organizations:
• SAWE (Society of Automotive Engineers)
• ASME (American Society of Mechanical
• Engineers)
• Applicable Trade Publications

Potential Growth Opportunities:

• Engineering, Maintenance & Technologies Manager
• Production/Plant Manager
• Operations Manager
• Production Planning Supervisor
• Supplier Quality Engineer