Weld Engineer

Midway Products Brand•Columbus Grove, OH

About The Position

This role involves conducting research to develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures, improving existing or developing new welding equipment, and modifying welding, robotic, and assembly methods. The engineer will discover new patterns in welding and robotic technology, prepare technical reports, and establish weld procedures to guide the production team. Responsibilities include evaluating new developments in the welding and robotic field, coordinating technical personnel for inspections and testing, performing experimental welding, and assisting in the development and maintenance of work instructions. The position also requires interfacing with customers, leading team members in problem-solving, troubleshooting shop floor issues, and enforcing safety regulations. Collaboration with other supervisors and personnel is key to resolving issues and ensuring smooth operations.

Requirements

Experience in welding processes and procedures.
Knowledge of robotic and assembly methods.
Ability to prepare technical reports.
Understanding of QMS requirements.
Customer interface skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Troubleshooting skills for shop floor issues.
Knowledge of safety and sanitary regulations.
Coordination and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with new welding equipment and techniques.
Familiarity with national code requirements for welding.
Experience in testing welding personnel for certification.

Responsibilities

Conducts research to develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures.
Improve existing or develop new welding equipment.
Develop new or modify current welding, robotic, and assembly methods, techniques and procedures.
Discover new patterns of welding and robotic technology.
Prepares technical reports as a result of research, development and preventative maintenance investigations.
Establish weld procedures to guide production team relating to specifications/processes.
Evaluate new developments in the welding and robotic field for possible application to current welding and robotic problems or production processes.
Coordinated technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure worker’s compliance with established welding procedures, restrictions, and standards; in testing weld for compliance with national code requirements; or testing welding personnel for certification.
Performs experimental welding to evaluate new equipment, techniques, and materials.
Assist in development and maintenance of work instructions in compliance with QMS requirements.
Interface with internal/external customers.
Lead team members in problem solving with regard to production, customer, and supplier concerns.
Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process, and quality system.
Troubleshoot shop floor weld, robotic, and assembly issues and quickly identify necessary countermeasures.
Enforce safety and sanitary regulations.
Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities including maintenance and production personnel to quickly resolve tooling issues for Welding emergency conditions.
Performs other essential functions as assigned.