Weld Engineer

Challenge Manufacturing•Spartanburg, SC

35d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weld Engineer develops welding techniques, procedures, and applications based on production specifications, metal and alloy properties, and general engineering principles. The role also conducts research and development to create and test fabrication processes or improve existing techniques and procedures. The position maintains and improves welding processes and quality, supports new line launches, and promotes standardization across manufacturing joining processes. It is based at the company’s plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and is scheduled for second shift, 1:30 PM–9:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Occasional early starts, late finishes, or weekend work may be required to meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering, or equivalent understanding of resistance welding and arc welding principles and standards, as well as mechanical engineering.
1–3 years of experience in a welding manufacturing environment; automotive experience preferred.
Welding experience in RSW, GMAW, and DAW on a variety of low-carbon and high-strength steels.
Thorough, accurate, and reliable performance of job tasks, with honesty and integrity.
Ability to resolve conflict objectively by listening, staying focused on the issue, finding a resolution, and monitoring progress.
Ability to work with a sense of urgency to meet customer needs.
Experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of the job and rotate through its responsibilities.
Ability to maintain the knowledge and skills needed to perform the job effectively.
Constructive and objective approach to change, with the ability to recognize its benefits and treat it as a learning opportunity.
Collaborative approach, including looking for the good in others and sharing information and knowledge.
Reliable attendance, arranging coverage when absent, taking timely breaks and lunches, and using time wisely.

Nice To Haves

Automotive experience in a welding manufacturing environment.
Robotic welding experience; ABB and Fanuc are preferred.
Destructive testing experience, including setting up the process and training others for RSW, DAW, and GMAW.
Five or more years of RSW, GMAW, and DAW experience in automotive welding manufacturing.
Experience developing and troubleshooting GMAW and RSW on different grades of steel and aluminum.
Experience setting up and training with Tessonics RSWA devices or other ultrasonic testing devices.
Experience training inexperienced people in destructive and nondestructive testing methods.
Experience developing and writing work instructions for different welding and inspection operations.
Excellent planning, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

Maintain existing welding processes to Challenge Manufacturing standards.
Reduce costs through continuous improvement activities that improve safety, quality, and productivity.
Define recommended welding spare parts.
Develop and maintain weld parameter and setup sheets.
Support and lead new line launch verification projects.
Work with Maintenance and destruct staff to maintain and improve weld quality.
Implement, test, and periodically monitor products on production equipment.
Support and drive standardization across GMAW, DAW, RSW, SPR, and FDS joining processes.
Develop training documentation for joining processes in relation to customer quality requirements.
Troubleshoot GMAW, RSW, and DAW issues on production tooling.
Develop welding schedules for GMAW, RSW, and DAW on ferrous and nonferrous materials.
Participate in design reviews for upcoming projects.
Interface with new equipment vendors and internal and external customers.