Weld Engineer

Witzenmann•Troy, MI

About The Position

The Weld Engineer develops, optimizes, and supports welding processes and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. The role leads welding-related continuous improvement initiatives, supports new product launches, oversees welding qualifications and training programs, and collaborates with cross-functional teams, suppliers, customers, and global engineering partners. The position is part of the OP Operations division.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Proven experience with GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), laser, and plasma welding processes.
Experience with robotic and manual welding applications.
Strong knowledge of stainless steel welding.
Experience troubleshooting welding processes and manufacturing equipment.
Knowledge of APQP, process validation, and manufacturing launch activities.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Ability to train and mentor technical personnel.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments, with suppliers and customers, and with international teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.
Experience with welding automation and robotics.
Knowledge of quality systems, statistical methods, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously improve robotic and manual GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), laser, and plasma welding processes.
Provide technical expertise for stainless steel welding applications and oversee welding operations within the manufacturing facility.
Troubleshoot welding equipment and process issues, recommend corrective actions, and implement them.
Evaluate and improve weld parameters, process efficiency, and manufacturing performance using Design of Experiments (DOE), process analysis, and engineering calculations.
Conduct feasibility studies for new products, equipment, and production systems.
Recommend welding equipment, consumables, robotic systems, and related electrical and mechanical components.
Partner with Maintenance to troubleshoot welding equipment and develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs for welding equipment and robotic systems.
Conduct equipment time studies and process evaluations to support cost estimates and capacity planning.
Participate in equipment buy-offs, pre-production trials, and process validation activities.
Support product development and launches using the APQP process.
Work with Project Engineering and Quality Engineering to identify critical product characteristics and customer requirements.
Benchmark products and manufacturing processes as needed.
Coordinate the manufacturing and evaluation of prototype and sample parts.
Track, manage, and resolve assigned project issues to support program timing and successful launches.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Production Control.
Coordinate with Purchasing and suppliers to obtain quotations, manage procurement, and ensure timely material delivery.
Communicate regularly with suppliers, use their expertise to improve processes, and resolve technical issues.
Serve as a technical contact for customers when required and document and communicate key information to internal stakeholders.
Collaborate on project activities with engineering teams in Germany and other global locations.
Develop and maintain welding qualification and certification programs for production and repair welders.
Train and mentor welders, engineers, maintenance technicians, and production personnel on welding processes and equipment.
Support development and continuous improvement of welding quality control systems.
Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, internal quality requirements, and applicable HSEQ requirements and certification standards.
Promote company policies, procedures, best practices, continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence.