Manufacturing Engineer - Welding

Bohn & Dawson Inc•Kirkwood, MO

About The Position

Join a Growing Industry Leader with 80 Years of Excellence! Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a growing company that values your skills and supports your growth? Bohn & Dawson is a trusted family-owned manufacturer of tubular components and welded assemblies with 80 years of proven success, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. At Bohn & Dawson, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits (health, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, 401K, Employee Assistance Program), and the stability that comes from being part of a long-standing industry leader. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your career, we offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions truly matter. Be part of something bigger—build your future with us! Under the general direction of the Plant Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer - Welding, is a hands-on position that is responsible for production support of the welding department, including weld fixture design, welding process specifications, programming, and equipment specifications. Support all types of welding including Mig, Tig, spot and flash welding. Provide support for other aspects of tube fabrication and assembly. Provides analysis and direction to solve quality and process control problems on existing production work. Introduces new processes necessary for higher quality and better efficiency.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of a four-year degree in an engineering discipline.
Minimum two years’ experience with robotic Mig welding in a manufacturing environment.
Sound knowledge of engineering theory and manufacturing techniques.
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
Developing and maintaining accurate records and reports
Effective use of time and materials to ensure quality parts to the customer on time
Analyzing and independently solving process problems
Interpersonal communications verbally and in writing, with a diverse range of people
Maintaining effective business relations with other departments and customers.

Responsibilities

Responsible for design, development, implementation and analysis of technical processes and systems.
Design and procure fixtures for the weld department.
Improve and document existing processes for welding.
Diagnose manufacturing problems.
Recommends process changes for improved quality and efficiency.
Strive for maximum efficiency, both with people and space.
Uses problem-solving abilities to support production and maintenance departments.
Set up machines
Check parts in production
Work with outside vendors
Support Sales and Project Managers by assisting with sales calls and customer visits.
Support company goals.
Maintain professional standards of conduct when working with superiors, colleagues, and production personnel.
Responsible for supporting maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
Quality of products is critical to our customer base and ensuring defects are held to company goals are essential in preventing damage, loss, or fines for company profitability.
Responsible for business contacts with persons inside or outside the Company where matters discussed require resourcefulness, tact, and a working knowledge of policies, business practice and procedures.
The position receives confidential information regarding manufacturing know-how, patents, etc. that needs to be maintained per company policy.