Weld Engineer

Challenge Manufacturing•Bridgeton, MO

111d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weld Engineer develops welding techniques, procedures, and applications using knowledge of production specifications, metal and alloy properties, and general engineering principles. The role also conducts research and development to create and test fabrication processes and procedures or improve existing ones. The position maintains and improves welding processes and quality, supports new line launches, troubleshoots production tooling, develops welding schedules and work documentation, and helps standardize joining processes. It works with Maintenance, destructive-testing staff, equipment vendors, customers, and project teams.

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 with RSW, GMAW, and DAW on a variety of low-carbon and high-strength steels.
Robotic welding experience; ABB and Fanuc experience preferred.
Destructive-testing experience, including setting up the process and training others, for RSW, DAW, and GMAW.
Excellent planning, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in MS Office preferred.
Thorough, accurate, and reliable in performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity.
Able to resolve conflict objectively by listening, staying focused on the issue, finding a resolution, and monitoring progress.
Works with a sense of urgency to meet customer needs.
Has the experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of the job and rotate through responsibilities.
Maintains the knowledge and skills needed to perform the job effectively.
Approaches change constructively and objectively and views it as a learning opportunity.
Works collaboratively, looks for the good in others, and shares information and knowledge.
Reports to work as scheduled, ensures coverage when absent, takes timely breaks and lunches, and uses time wisely.

Nice To Haves

Automotive experience in a welding manufacturing environment.
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 welding and inspection operations.
ABB and Fanuc robotic welding experience.

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 destructive-testing staff to maintain and improve weld quality.
Implement, test, and monitor products in production equipment as needed.
Support standardization of 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 GMAW, RSW, and DAW welding schedules for ferrous and nonferrous materials.
Participate in design reviews for upcoming projects.
Interface with new-equipment vendors and internal and external customers.