Weld Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title

This position determines and implements best practices and methods for fabrication, welding, powder coating, and assembly processes to improve productivity, enhance ergonomics and overall plant flow.

This position requires occasional travel for such tasks as training, investigation, field repair, and equipment commissioning.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

What You'll Do

Evaluate production process methods to identify and suggest process improvements to supervisor

Use MRP and CAD software to create fixtures and tooling and route the jobs through manufacturing operations

Troubleshoot and suggest corrective actions on a timely basis, including root cause corrective action

Participate in project management and resolve relevant issues and complete tasks on time

Collaborate with operators to implement effective solutions to a wide variety of production challenges

Develop and coordinate technical training programs for direct and indirect labor, including orientation, process changes and updates and any other technical training needs

Assist Design Engineering with design, feasibility review, testing and implementation of new programs or program modifications

Qualification of new processes, including documentation, training and certification of production operators/technicians

Work independently with moderate supervision and deliver excellent results on time

Communicates well with customer, supervisor, engineers, production control, quality and other personnel

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred. 0-2 years of experience in a Process Engineer role

CWI certification preferred, or willingness to obtain CWI certification

Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred

Must possess effective written, verbal and oral communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

Kaizen / Continuous Improvement experience a plus, as well as 5S methodology

Understands principles of Lean such as lead time reduction and SMED

Willing to work flexible shifts and change work schedules to support production

12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person – 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile.