Welding Engineer

Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding job that allows you to utilize your skills to their fullest potential? Do you want to join a team of hardworking, enthusiastic and creative people and enjoy working with a company that recognizes and embraces diversity? Do you take pride working with a company that is committed to being a great corporate citizen and playing a role in producing the highest quality products and services?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Pridgeon and Clay is the place for you...

Founded in 1948 by John Pridgeon and Donald Clay, we are one of the largest independent, value-added manufacturers and suppliers of automotive stamped and fine-blanked components in the United States.

Objective: Assist the Welding Engineering Manager in key projects and in daily leadership of the business unit, interface with the business unit team to improve process quality and productivity capabilities of the welding processes, and implement lean manufacturing initiatives in an exemplary manner according to company policies.

Qualified candidates will possess the following Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (emphasis in welding)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment including such experiences as: launching new product, sourcing weld fixtures, standardized work, continuous improvement efforts
• Exposure to the APQP process, statistical process analysis, ensuring process produces consistent weldments
• Experience with AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA)
• Machine build project management, quoting machine and labor capacities for possible new jobs
• Develop poka yoke sensors and devices to prevent or detect defects
• Qualified candidates must also be proficient with AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Experienced with programming robotic welders (ABB, Fanuc, Pansonic, Mototman, etc.)
• Knowledgeable of problem solving methods and lean initiatives
• The ability and willingness to travel

Outstanding candidates will possess the following Desired Requirements:

• The ability to develop consistent weld parameters and processes
• Understand GD&T methods to new or old part prints, ability to interpret CMM layout results, a solid understanding of datum structures and reading blueprints
• Experience in automotive metal forming in an international environment
• Knowledge of Solid Works and Minitab are desired

(Minimum requirements are updated annually to meet the demands of various positions; employees hired prior to the latest revision update may not meet all current requirements)

Essential Functions:

Welding:

• Assist the Welding Engineering Manager by leading key projects in the welding departments, as well as leading the Welding Technicians daily activities as needed. Be a part of daily production meetings, weekly new products meetings, weekly 8D meetings, and perform problem solving for typical daily challenges, including making and implementing key decisions for those challenges. Report status of all activities to the Welding Engineering Manager.
• Attend daily department meetings and remain informed about the business goals and objectives.
• Communicate thoughts and ideas for the business unit goals, problems, and opportunities for improvement to the Welding Engineering Manager.
• Communicate with Team Leaders, Lead persons, and Operators during the conception, approval, build, implementation, and follow-up phases of engineering projects that impact their job functions. Document and maintain welding parameters on the Welding Procedure Specification.
• Analyze and determine proper weld sequence for cycle time and part dimensional improvements to reduce cycle time and ensure part consistency.
• Read and interpret GD&T, welding codes/specifications stated on part prints to ensure quality of parts.
• Complete weld cross sectioning by cutting, polishing and etching samples as necessary.
• Manual weld as needed to support production.
• Create/maintain weld fixture/machine standards with the design and machine build group.
• Analyze gage and CMM data to adjust weld fixture details to produce parts that meet dimensional requirements.
• Provide assistance in the design, build, installation, and startup of weld cells/fixtures, size machine/tools, leak test machine/tools, and all auxiliary equipment.
• Assist in departmental measurable goals relating to customer concerns, cost of quality, cost savings, safety and on-time PPAP's.
• Maintain weld equipment and processes to OSHA, MIOSHA, and Pridgeon and Clay standards.
• Participate in 8D and 5-why problem solving teams.
• Understand and setup perishable requirements for welding equipment and fixtures

Programming:

• Create and modify complex Fanuc robotic welding programs while consistently maintaining the essential welding parameters. Change as necessary the weld data, torch angles, electrical extension, starting techniques, and other robotic/welding variables
• Create and modify programs for Fronius and Lincoln welding equipment to produce welds that meet the customer's code/specification stated on the print.
• Create and modify programs for resistance welding equipment to produce welds that meet the customer's code/specification stated on the print.
• Create and modify programs for laser welding equipment to produce welds that meet the customer's code/specification stated on the print.
• Create and modify programs for endforming equipment/tooling to produce parts that meet gage or CMM requirements.
• Create and modify programs for leak testing equipment/tooling to produce parts that meet the required leak rates.

Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in lean initiatives such as continuous improvement events, and identity and elimination of all types of waste.
• Complete/modify preventative maintenance per the instructions on weld fixture, weld cells, and auxiliary equipment. Provide suggestions to continuously improve the preventative maintenance schedules.
• Apply troubleshooting knowledge to improve processes and equipment with the goal of achieving permanent fixes.
• Assist the Process Engineer in data collection for continuous improvement activities.
• Complete equipment changeovers according to the changeover instructions for weld fixtures, size tools, leak test tools, poke yokes, and all auxiliary equipment.
• Provide assistance to error proofing processes through 8D problem solving.

Leadership and Mentoring:

• Lead the weld technicians knowing their strengths and weaknesses; working with Human Resources to determine their needs for training and development.
• Perform functions of a team leader for the weld technicians.
• Assist and train operators and welders in determining weld quality using calipers, visual inspection, and destruct tests.
• Oversee the welding department in the Team Leader's absence.
• Provide leadership and technical support for 5S and lean objectives.

Organization/Communication/Professionalism:

• Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives.
• Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management.
• Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job.
• Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area.
• Consistently adhere to, and support, company policies and procedures, including ISO, AIAG, IATF 16949, and safety regulations.
• Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner.
• Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect.
• Exhibit all the attributes of a positive role model (including professionalism, personal integrity, and positive attitude) for employees and managers to emulate.
• Assist in maintaining company values (Integrity, People, Customers, Safety, We Can If...Do What It Takes, and Ownership) daily, through thoughts and actions.

In return, Pridgeon and Clay will provide:

• A competitive total compensation including a comprehensive benefit plan including premium medical and prescription coverage starting at just $5.00 per week for employee coverage, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement.
• A safe, team oriented work environment with a leadership team that treats you like family and values your input
• An opportunity to participate in shaping the success of the organization through continuous improvement and problem solving events
• A positive work/life balance
• An opportunity for career growth - Over 70% of our leaders have been promoted from within

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