Welding & Automation Engineer

Welding Engineer

Location: Van Wert, Ohio

Our Mission

We make life better, one relationship and one vehicle at a time.

Our Vision

To be the partner of choice, dedicated to safety and innovation, delivering an exceptional customer experience through empowered employees.

Position Summary

The Welding Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, optimizing, and supporting welding processes in a vehicle manufacturing environment.

This role ensures weld quality, process consistency, production readiness, and effective resolution of welding-related issues.

The Welding Engineer partners with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance while supporting new product launches.

Key Responsibilities


* Develop and optimize welding processes including MIG, TIG, resistance welding, and other applicable joining methods.


* Define, document, and maintain welding parameters, procedures, and standards.


* Investigate welding defects and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.


* Ensure compliance with AWS, ISO, IATF 16949, and other applicable industry standards.


* Monitor weld quality and partner with Quality and Production teams to implement improvements.


* Conduct weld audits and support PPAP submissions and quality initiatives.


* Lead welding-related equipment, tooling, and process improvement projects.


* Support new product launches through weld feasibility reviews and tooling development.


* Develop and maintain PFMEAs, control plans, work instructions, and process documentation.


* Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste.


* Drive cost reduction initiatives related to welding consumables, scrap, and cycle time.


* Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Production teams.


* Support additional projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.


* Minimum of three years of experience in welding engineering, weld process development, or metal fabrication within a manufacturing environment.


* Strong understanding of welding processes, weld procedure development, inspection methods, defect analysis, and corrective actions.


* AWS certification or equivalent preferred.


* Experience with GD&T, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office applications.


* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

Physical Requirements


* Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds with assistance.


* Frequent standing, walking, reaching, crouching, kneeling, and bending.


* Ability to safely operate engineering, welding, and manufacturing-related equipment.


* Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment....