Weld Engineering Supervisor - Union SC

Gestamp•US Gestamp South Carolina Plan, SC

About The Position

The Weld Engineering Supervisor oversees manufacturing operations in an automotive stamping and robotic-welding environment. The role focuses on improving, maintaining, and supporting resistance and GMAW welding systems and assembly processes, while helping minimize production downtime. The supervisor also coordinates with maintenance teams and vendors and participates in process and quality audit activities.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Electrical Technology, or another technical discipline, plus 3 years of experience in a welding/robotic environment; or an associate degree in Welding Technology plus 5 years of welding experience in a welding/robotics environment; or 7+ years of experience and training in a similar role and environment.
Prior supervisory experience in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

Implement process improvements for resistance and GMAW systems using available welding technologies.
Maintain welding systems to ensure manufacturing activities meet specifications, and interpret and apply specifications for manufacturability.
Support maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance scheduling, and train and develop maintenance technicians from a welding perspective.
Collect, track, and advise on downtime issues, and implement short- and long-term solutions to minimize downtime.
Manage and execute in-house projects that implement engineering changes modifying assembly processes.
Liaise with vendors regarding software and hardware updates and system troubleshooting.
Participate in the Layered Process Audit schedule.
Participate in the Internal ISO 9001/IATF 16949 Audit schedule if a certified ISO 9001/IATF 16949 internal auditor.
Cooperate in answering questions and providing information for internal and external audits related to ISO 9001/IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and customer standards.
Complete other necessary duties as deemed appropriate and necessary.