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Job Description:

• The Welding Engineer provides technical expertise to the mill operations in the area of welding process technology and process control.
• This position also identifies opportunities for improvement of the appropriate welding process, improving efficiency, mill productivity and weld quality.
• They work extensively with the production, maintenance and quality control management teams to ensure that new and improved best practices are defined, developed and institutionalized across all shifts.
• They also remain current with new welding technologies and work with vendors and outside welding groups to look for new welding methods, equipment and controls.

Responsibilities:

• Provides the necessary guidance, coaching and mentorship for the Welding Technicians and Process Engineer(s).
• Develops and implements best practices for welding set-up and welding process controls for reducing defects and increased quality of welding.
• Develops and implements a training program for SAW, GMAW and SMAW welding techniques and procedures for the operators and welding technicians.
• In collaboration with Operations and QA, approves the WPS / weld parameters for the SAW welding processes.
• Determines the key process control parameters for the applicable type of welding technologies (SAW and GMAW).
• Develops the WPS/PQR and SWCCD documents for both straight seam and girth welding on an order-by-order basis.
• Establishes a database of KPI measurements including a welding KPI report that can be communicated on a shift-by- shift basis to each welding team within the mill.
• Maintains and expands as necessary the weld database (process parameters vs weld quality properties).
• Monitors the set up / programming and adjustment of the welding machines and related equipment.
• Monitors performance metrics, such as SAW downtime and weld defect rate.
• Recommends changes to the weld assembly, processing, tooling and equipment to improve safety, quality, reliability, and productivity of welding processes and cost.
• Oversees the development of a troubleshooting guide for welding set-up problems and weld defects.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the training program for maintenance technicians in the troubleshooting and repair of SAW welding equipment.
• Champions the evaluation and trials of new suppliers / consumables.
• Stays current with new welding technologies and working with vendors and outside welding groups to look for new welding methods, etc.
• Provide assistance for troubleshooting welding quality issues to solve problems while documenting solutions provided and their results.

Requirements:

• 2+ years working experience involving welding in a steel manufacturing-related business.
• Thorough knowledge of codes, specifications and standards commonly used in welding of pipe products (AWS D1.1 and 1.5, ASME IX, API 5L, API 1104)
• Working knowledge of problem-solving methods and statistical analysis to achieve improvements to KPI's.
• Experience giving presentations to management regarding project results.
• Experience writing technical reports summarizing key findings and identifying next steps.
• Able to communicate effectively in public speaking situations to relate complex topics to all levels of employees and staff.
• Able to work effectively with hourly and management ranks to solve problems and to challenge the status quo.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred:

• Metallurgical, Materials or Welding Engineering degree.
• Experience using Minitab and other statistical software.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma training/experience.
• AWS, Certified Welding Inspector.
• International Welding Engineer certification. (IWE)

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit www.zobility.com to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.