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

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive Bonus
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Discount Programs