Weld Engineer

Ford • Kansas City, MO

405d

About The Position

The Weld Engineer at Ford Motor Company plays a crucial role in maintaining high weld and sealing quality processes within the manufacturing team. This position involves leading joining activities for new model launches, ensuring weld quality objectives are met, and continuously improving manufacturing processes. The engineer will work collaboratively with multi-functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Weld engineering
• One or more years' experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
• 6+ months of experience with Spot Welding

Nice To Haves

• Weld Certification
• Previous experience within a high-volume production facility
• Previous automotive, welding engineering and quality analysis experience
• Experience with Bosch controllers
• Experience with Kuka or Rockwell automation
• Sealant experience
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and team building skills

Responsibilities

• Assess joining feasibility through Global Product Development System milestones.
• Apply knowledge of welding processes, procedures, equipment, and evaluation techniques to deliver weld quality objectives.
• Implement weld certification strategy during launch and product or process change events.
• Lead weld inspection team.
• Develop weld control plans and enforce requirements.
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
• Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6-panel, etc.
• Identify sources of variation within a production environment effectively and efficiently.
• Support expedited concern resolution with multi-functional teams including the Quality Dept, Production, and Suppliers.
• Review incoming quality concerns to maintain quality within Body Area and initiate containment as vital, resolving root cause and implementing corrective actions.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree