Manufacturing Weld Engineer - Iron Mountain, MI
About The Position
As a member of the Manufacturing Engineering Team, you will provide primary support for our Manufacturing, Operations, Design, and Engineering Teams at our two manufacturing facilities. #LI-BB2A Day In The Life Be an active member & leader on area production support team addressing daily safety and quality concerns Lead, coordinate, and track cost reduction activities identified from production support team Troubleshoot production issues escalated from supervision to determine root cause and assist with corrective actions Research, align, justify and execute capital projects as needed in the production area being supported using A3 methodology Lead weekly improvement meetings focused on safety, quality, and productivity Oversee & develop welding process documentation including WPS’s, PQR’s, WQTR’s, and Welder Continuity Administer welding tests to new and existing welding personnel Design and manufacture improvement solutions (i.e. jigs, fixtures, tools, etc.) Develop work cell layouts to improve flow through the facility Develop and execute all required process change documentation to include safety, quality and production for implemented projects Collaborate with design, engineering, drafting and materials to make process improvements Participate in and lead rapid improvement (Kaizen) teams & other Lean initiatives to improve business metrics Support non-welding engineering activities as needed Participate as an active member of an internal Safety System team
Requirements
- B.S. Degree in Welding Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing support role
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts
- Hands-on experience with welding, weld cell support, and troubleshooting of weld issues is required
- Proficient in solid modeling software (Creo preferred), 2D AutoCAD and MS Office Suite
- Demonstrated leadership in a team setting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated self-initiative while working independently in a team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to take work on multiple projects simultaneously
Nice To Haves
- Active AWS CWI is desired
Responsibilities
- Be an active member & leader on area production support team addressing daily safety and quality concerns
- Lead, coordinate, and track cost reduction activities identified from production support team
- Troubleshoot production issues escalated from supervision to determine root cause and assist with corrective actions
- Research, align, justify and execute capital projects as needed in the production area being supported using A3 methodology
- Lead weekly improvement meetings focused on safety, quality, and productivity
- Oversee & develop welding process documentation including WPS’s, PQR’s, WQTR’s, and Welder Continuity
- Administer welding tests to new and existing welding personnel
- Design and manufacture improvement solutions (i.e. jigs, fixtures, tools, etc.)
- Develop work cell layouts to improve flow through the facility
- Develop and execute all required process change documentation to include safety, quality and production for implemented projects
- Collaborate with design, engineering, drafting and materials to make process improvements
- Participate in and lead rapid improvement (Kaizen) teams & other Lean initiatives to improve business metrics
- Support non-welding engineering activities as needed
- Participate as an active member of an internal Safety System team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
