Welding Engineer Technician/Production Superv
About The Position
The Welding Engineering Technician / Supervisor oversees manufacturing operations for the Fabrications Value Stream, applying expertise in metal forming, welding, machining, and lean manufacturing. The role supervises welding operations to support a smooth and efficient production process and combines welding technical expertise, project management, and leadership of production workers. The position develops and optimizes welding procedures, ensures quality and safety, supervises production staff, coordinates production planning, and oversees welding equipment maintenance and calibration. It also addresses production issues, leads continuous-improvement efforts, maintains process and quality records, and plans and coordinates manufacturing to meet production schedules and targets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Five years of proven experience in welding engineering and production supervision.
- Strong knowledge of welding processes, materials, and equipment.
- Familiarity with industry standards and codes such as AWS and ASME.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage and motivate a diverse team.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges.
- Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high-quality standards.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Safety-conscious, with a clear understanding of workplace health and safety regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification preferred.
- Knowledge of production planning and scheduling is an advantage.
- Exposure to and experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.
- Mentoring and coaching abilities, including the ability to motivate and inspire others.
- Ability to deal fairly and equitably with employees.
- Ability to translate strategies into actionable plans.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work across organizational levels, with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Change-agent mindset with energy, passion, and enthusiasm.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement welding procedures to improve efficiency, quality, and safety; collaborate with engineering on welding techniques and material selection.
- Inspect welding work and maintain quality-control measures to ensure compliance with industry standards and company specifications.
- Lead, guide, train, and provide performance feedback to production workers, fostering productivity and teamwork.
- Coordinate with production planning to complete projects on time and meet production schedules.
- Oversee maintenance and calibration of welding equipment and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Enforce safety protocols and best practices, conduct safety training, and support a safe work environment.
- Analyze production issues, troubleshoot welding problems, and implement solutions to reduce defects and waste.
- Identify and lead process optimization, cost-reduction, and efficiency-improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records of welding processes, production data, and quality-control measures.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate manufacturing processes to meet production schedules and targets and achieve efficient output.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
