Weld Engineer
$90,000–$90,000 year
On-siteUrbana, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Develop and optimize welding technologies to improve safety, quality, and productivity across fabrication operations. Lead capital investment projects and design tooling, fixtures, and jigs for welding, assembly, and paint processes. Investigate welding issues, troubleshoot equipment, and provide corrective measures while collaborating with Design Engineering to establish standards and joint designs. Support new product launches, develop work instructions, and actively participate in design reviews and feasibility assessments. Manage vendor relationships, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain weekly project trackers to meet targets for quality, uptime, and cost.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Weld Engineering
- 3+ years of experience as a Weld Engineer in sheet metal fabrication
- Experience with sheet metal fabrication welding, powder coating, and/or stamping
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to present to Executive Management
- Experience with SAP software, Auto CAD, and all Microsoft (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Ability to read mechanical drawings
- Thorough understanding of Lean methodology
- Understanding of Six Sigma quality management tools such as 5-Why, FMEA, Pareto analysis, etc.
- Experience with MIG/TIG Welding, time study collection and analysis, CNC Programming
- Knowledge of Assembly line layout development and torque tooling design
- Must work in both office and plant floor environment
- Requires extended periods on the manufacturing floor and in an office environment working at a computer
- Stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach frequently throughout the work shift
- Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds to waist level and up to 25 pounds above the shoulders
- Wear safety-toed footwear, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection and additional personal protective equipment where required
- Must be detail oriented
- Must be able to communicate effectively via oral and written communication with all levels of employees, customers, and vendors
- Self-starter who is willing to work through and seek answers to ongoing new requirements
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with sheet metal fabrication welding, powder coating and/or stamping
- Thorough understanding of Lean methodology
- Understanding of Six Sigma quality management tools such as 5-Why, FMEA, Pareto analysis, etc.
- Working knowledge of: Microsoft office
- AutoCAD
- Inventor 3D
- SAP
- Time Study Collection and analysis
- Resistance Welding
- MIG/TIG Welding
- General Metal fabrication
- Microsoft Excel Advanced
- CNC Programming
- Assembly line layout development
- Assembly torque tooling design
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