Weld Engineer

Autokiniton•Britton, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We are AUTOKINITON. AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; three to five years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work with Microsoft Office at an intermediate level
Ability to work with MQ1 and QAD database
High level of cooperation
High level of commitment
Natural Problem Solver
Ability and Willingness to Learn
Adaptive to a Fast-Paced Environment
Mechanical Ability
MIG and Spot-Welding

Responsibilities

Works on Corporate strategic projects.
Develop new welding technologies related to new products requirement.
Support Operations in acquiring the needed level of equipment knowledge.
Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals.
Specify welding equipment, welding consumables, electrical and mechanical systems, robotic systems, and any related components associated with the welding process.
Assist in development of the weld quality control process.
Guides design develops and tests welding methods, materials, processes and results.
Assist Quality Assurance department in maintaining weld integrity. Interface with manufacturing and maintenance to resolve welding and welding system issues.
Assist with MRO crib activities.
Support project engineering on new and existing programs.
Assist in the integration, start-up and debug of plant floor welding equipment.
Champion assigned engineering changes, communicate and coordinate accordingly to all departments.
Train, coach and mentor the welding process for weld engineers, manufacturing and skilled trades colleagues.
Direct and/or participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports, department meetings, etc.).
Review and resolve all weld cut and etch and destruct related issues.
Initiate cross-functional equipment design reviews.
Support new model launches and improvement teams.
Support tool tryouts at supplier and in-house capability runs.
Other duties as assigned.