Welding Process Engineer II

Oversees and maintains production process and products for welding of suspension components for the facility.

Essential Functions

• Manage current production projects and support production & engineering with future product launches.
• Evaluate current product process and provide input regarding manufacturability and cost.
• Evaluate existing product designs/processes and make improvements regarding cost and quality.
• Design, procurement, and implementation of fabrication, welding, and assembly systems, including all necessary documentation.
• Perform manufacturing/product cost analysis and capacity evaluation.
• Manage/maintain welding process control activities for robotic GMAW Systems.
• Design and development of fabrication processes to support product demands.
• Assurance that all applicable quality and safety standards are met for new and existing products.

Education and Training

• BS in Engineering required. Preferably in welding engineering. Mechanical Engineer with adequate welding system experience shall be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

• Metallurgical/material science experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing facility preferred.
• Experience in welding procedure specification development preferred.
• Experience with process development and A.P.Q.P. required.
• Experience in justification and procurement of capital equipment is required.
• Experience with NX or AutoCAD preferred.
• Experience in tooling/fixturing design preferred.
• D.& T and ISO/QS9000 experience preferred.
• Knowledge of D.F.M. practices preferred.
• Hands on experience with weld fabrication process to include robotic welding.
• Results oriented individual with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Displays leadership and a desire to accept accountability.
• Self-motivated person who sees things through to conclusion.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possesses a high degree of integrity and a strong work ethic.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions

• Non-environmental controlled environment (hot in summer months/cool in winter months).
• Dust/debris (eye protection required).
• Oil.
• Noise (use of hearing protection required).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. , We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness., $95,000 - $110,000