Welding/Mechanical Engineer

WHAT YOU’LL DO 


* Adapt and promote Lean Manufacturing principles


* Active participant in the Elimination of Waste Team meetings


* Support the Company’s Goals and Objectives


* Preparation, assessment of weldments and technical reporting for research, development and root cause analysis for preventative maintenance to avoid weld failures


* Act as Project Manager on new programs during the APQP process and participate in APQP activities including but not limited to: design development, failure mode and effect analysis, manufacturing feasibility studies line and floor layout, resource allocation, capacity studies, production trial runs


* Responsible for establishing and maintaining process parameters and ensuring adherence to customer specifications including sectioning, polishing and microscopic metallurgical analysis


* Provide support by leading and participating in problem solving activities, including troubleshooting machines for the permanent resolution of manufacturing issues (Global 8-D process)


* Work on the plant floor with operators, machines and fixtures to improve manufacturing processes in areas of safety, quality, productivity, throughput, quick change, and ergonomics


* Educate operators and support personnel in process flow, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting activities


* Initiate, coordinate, and verify design changes to part prints, or changes to work instructions, set-up instructions, PFMEA’s and the process flow diagrams


* Make recommendations, plans and suggestions that promote Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing throughout the organization


* Champion of all welding joining and developments that may affect future opportunities


* Possess working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 Compliance criteria


* Compliance participation in IATF16949 Quality Procedures and Work Instructions

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED 


* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Weld Engineering and/or minimum 5 years of work experience related field


* Knowledgeable of arc welding, laser welding, and robotic applications.


* Mechanical tooling assembly design ability


* Developing effective working relationships with customers and the ability to communicate information with confidence


* Understanding of stamping and assembly manufacturing processes and systems


* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Power Point

 

WHAT ELSE YOU’LL NEED TO KNOW 


* Must be able to work with minimal supervision: self-starter


* Collaboration Skills


* Excellent communication skills for interaction with the workforce, suppliers and customers


* Meticulous attention to detail


* Organized and efficient, with extensive multi-tasking and project management abilities


* Personal Effectiveness/Credibility


* Possess working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance criteria

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