WELD ENGINEER

SALARY: $89K - $95K

BASED ON EXPERIENCE 

JOB DUTIES:

• Establish welding process and quality parameters for MIG (GMAW) and resistance spot welding operations
• Assist in defining and maintaining proper methods and standards for quality and production coming off welding processes
• Establish procedures, processes and testing equipment for destructive and non-destructive testing on resistance & MIG welding applications including cut & etch (macro etch), fillet weld break, transverse tension & guided bend testing with the assistance from the Quality Department
• Work with Design and Manufacturing Engineering and Prototype Departments to fine-tune designs, material selection, documentation, fixtures, and process control to optimize product manufacturability
• Design and develop welding systems and fixtures and participate in FMEA’s
• Study current welding processes for cost reduction and process improvement opportunities
• Develop and implement robotic/automated welding systems
• Research and recommend new ideas and methods to improve welding processes
• Prepare written capital and cost reduction proposals, including cost justifications
• Establish equipment standards required for the Welding Department
• Develop and maintain approved weld training programs
• Develop and maintain a Preventative Maintenance Program on all welding and robotic systems
• Assist in Metallurgical Studies that must be performed
• Manage MIG (GMAW) & resistance welding consumables & weld equipment spare parts
• Conduct weld lobe studies to optimize welding processes
• Responsible for welding dimensional process capability for new and existing processes
• Identify and implement fail-safe welding systems to eliminate discrepant processes and parts
• Participate in New Product Development activities to incorporate Design for Manufacture concepts
• Perform special assignments and other duties as determined by the Manufacturing Engineering Manager
• Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Experience in destructive and non-destructive weld testing
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience with designing and programming robotic/automated welding systems a plus
• Minimum 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelors of Science in Welding Engineering Technology or an additional 4 years’ experience
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certification a plus

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement.
• Supplier discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities.

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