Stamping and Body Weld Engineering Specialist

PURPOSE: 

Initially will lead the establishment and ramp-up of manufacturing at a large, high-volume, cutting-edge automotive manufacturing operation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish strong team member relations, at all levels and provide support for people development, coaching and mentoring with a focus on teamwork and inclusion
• Collaborate with international team members
• Support/initiate the development and execution of projects to improve Stamping and Body Weld KPI’s (Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Cost, People, Environment)
• Work with production and maintenance departments to solve chronic problems and implement countermeasure activity
• Support development and execution of annual plans aligned with company and department objectives
• Introduce new stamping and welding line technology as required.
• Understand the technical aspects of stamping and welding operations and continuously improve process control methods
• Support and lead problem solving as required for design, manufacturing, supplied parts, and equipment/process
• Be a technical resource for production, maintenance, and tool & die as needed to support manufacturing operations
• Coordinate and manage supplier/contractor activity to include job scope, expectations, safety, and schedules
• Foster two-way communication at all levels to ensure real issues are known
• Conduct all activities with safety as top priority
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the department
• Ability to work outside of typical business hours and travel as needed (domestically and internationally)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or equivalent work experience
• Plant level experience in manufacturing environment (new model introduction preferred)
• Knowledge of sheet metal stamping, weld technology, and joining processes
• Hands-on experience in automotive technology or high-volume manufacturing
• Knowledge of computer related systems to support manufacturing (3D modeling, CMM, metrology tools, formability analysis, etc.)
• Project management or change point management experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Products

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds
• Must be able to be on feet for 8 hours or more
• Must be able to sit long hours at a desk
• Must be able to work weekends and extended shifts as needed

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• • Location: Madison, AL
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday
  • Core Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Weekly Overtime: As needed.
  • Weekend Work: As needed.
  • Assignment Start: ASAP

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.