Engineering Specialist, Weld

Ford Motor • 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. Responsibilities 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. You will: 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.

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