Plant Weld Engineer - Navy Systems (Job Number: 1358)

Johnson Controls Federal Systems • York, PA

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About The Position

We are seeking a Plant Weld Engineer to join our federal team based at York, PA location. This position is responsible for supporting the current manufacturing and facilitating the continuous improvement processes associated with the manufacturing methods and processes in the plant facility. Manages all weld certifications at local plant, through the Weld School Coordinator. Has management responsibility for the Weld School. Also develops solutions for production problems related to materials, processes, and tooling. Supports new products and programs by developing new processes, designing tooling and machinery, and developing production controls. Responsible for set-up of new equipment, ensures proper operation of the new equipment, and to teach others the proper use of this equipment. Accountable for applying sound economic methods to equipment and space utilization to meet design and quality criteria with the lowest expense and consistent with the facilities financial and non-financial objectives.

Requirements

• Knowledge of formal problem solving methods.
• Experience with financial controls and product costing.
• Previous experience with new products and process introductions.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint) as well as Internet software and E-mail.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of time.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Weld Engineering.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive, hands-on weld engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops processes, methods, tooling, and production controls for new products and programs; supervises their assembly and proofing.
• Supports production to resolve any welding/brazing issues.
• Coordinates new product development and cost reduction activities.
• Manages capital equipment planning and procurement activities.
• Plans, supervises and executes work measurement, and defines operations and operation balance to TAKT time.
• Plans, justifies and implements facility changes to produce the forecasted volume of product economically.
• Supports Lean Manufacturing and Flow Manufacturing.
• Supports and leads 5S activities.
• Participates in and leads Kaizen events.
• Generates Welding Procedure Specification/Procedure Qualification Record and all other supporting documents.
• Oversee administration of testing and qualification of welders and brazers.

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits on first day of employment.
• Bonus eligible position.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• 5 sick days.
• 3 floating holidays.
• 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total).

What This Job Offers

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