Engineering Specialist, Weld

Ford • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In this position...
You will maintain a high weld and sealing quality process, by following the Ford control plan.
What you'll do...
When it comes to our best-in-class welding operations, your expertise is what will literally hold things together. That’s because we’re relying on you to lead the joining activities for a variety of assigned new model launches.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Weld engineering with a minimum of 3 years of Resistance Spot welding (RSW), Drawn Arc welding, Robotic welding and joining experience in a manufacturing environment
• Familiar with Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Must have the ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Weld Engineering
• Previous experience within a high-volume production facility
• Previous automotive, maintenance, welding engineering and quality analysis experience
• NDT(non-destructive testing) L1, L2 Certified
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification

Responsibilities

• Assess joining feasibility through Global Product Development System milestones.
• Apply knowledge of welding processes, procedures, equipment, and evaluation techniques to deliver weld quality objectives.
• Implement weld certification strategy during launch and product or process change events.
• Lead weld inspection team.
• Develop weld control plans and enforce requirements.
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
• Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6-panel, etc.
• Identify sources of variation within a production environment effectively and efficiently.
• Support expedited concern resolution with multi-functional teams including the Quality Dept, Production, and Suppliers.
• Review incoming quality concerns to maintain quality within Body Area and initiate containment as vital, resolving root cause and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to work any shift, as well as rotating shifts and weekends.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees