Engineering, Stamping and Body Weld
About The Position
The role drives continuous improvement across Stamping and Body Weld Shop equipment efficiency and reliability, material issues, process integrity, and vehicle quality. It supports projects and annual plans tied to department and company objectives, introduces stamping and welding technology, improves process control, and provides technical support to production, maintenance, and tool and die teams. The position also supports new model launches, equipment buyoff and trials, and works with Mazda and Toyota advisors, suppliers, and contractors. Safety, communication, teamwork, inclusion, coaching, and mentoring are important parts of the role. The employee must be available to work outside the normal schedule, including weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and domestic and international travel as needed.
Requirements
- Knowledge of computer-related manufacturing systems, such as 3D modeling, CMM, metrology tools, and formability analysis.
- Project management or change point management experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering.
- Hands-on experience in automotive technology or high-volume manufacturing.
- Two years of plant-level engineering experience.
- Automotive OEM experience.
- Knowledge of sheet metal stamping, weld technology, and joining processes.
Responsibilities
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for Stamping and Body Weld Shop equipment efficiency, reliability, material issues and improvements, process integrity, and vehicle quality.
- Build team-member relationships and support development, coaching, mentoring, teamwork, and inclusion.
- Work closely with advisors from Mazda and Toyota.
- Support or initiate projects to improve Stamping and Body Weld KPIs for safety, quality, efficiency, cost, people, and environment.
- Support development and execution of annual plans aligned with company and department objectives.
- Introduce new stamping and welding line technology as required.
- Understand stamping and welding operations and continuously improve process control methods.
- Support and lead problem solving involving design, manufacturing, supplied parts, and equipment.
- Monitor dimensional accuracy data and lead process or equipment changes to improve body accuracy.
- Provide technical support to production, maintenance, and tool and die teams as needed.
- Coordinate and manage supplier and contractor activities, including scope, expectations, safety, and schedules.
- Support new model launch planning, equipment buyoff, and trials.
- Foster two-way communication at all levels to ensure real issues are known.
- Conduct all activities with safety as the top priority.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Be available to work outside normal hours, including weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and domestic and international travel as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans
- 401K Savings Plan featuring a company match
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Vehicle Discount Program
- Child Care Assistance Program
- Relocation assistance, if applicable
- Annual salary and yearly discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
