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Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for designing, developing and installing weld equipment and assisting with new model development activities.

Primary Position Responsibilities:

· To be a team member of Engineering-Weld Development Department to design, develop, order, install and setup weld/assembly equipment for new models;

· Design weld processes and weld lines based on new model product drawings;

· Order weld equipment from outside (domestic and oversea) companies. The jobs include: make equipment spec/requirement; obtain quotes, make POs, manage project progress, assist equipment makers with GES/GWS and project’s special requirement, evaluate and buy-off equipment. Some travels to domestic and oversea equipment makers may be needed based on each project requirement;

· Participate in/manage project of weld line installation. The jobs include: pack/unpack and load/upload new equipment, remove/relocate old equipment, setup/test equipment, overhaul equipment; Some travels to each NA plant may be required; Working on Weekend/Holiday/different shift may be needed;

· Assist other departments and plants for trial event parts making; Track and document weld equipment performance and problems; improve equipment maturation level through trial event;

· Track and document existing weld equipment/process problems, and provide countermeasure to improve existing weld equipment in SQCD areas, and prevent problem repeat on new equipment;

· Search and develop new technologies for weld process and production automation to promote SQCD;

· Study D/C impact to weld equipment;

· Support Sales Department to make weld equipment and production quotation for new models;

· Follow safety policies and procedures; Keep working area COP, and promote an orderly, safe, efficient working environment.

Secondary (Backup) Position Responsibilities:

• Additional Duties as Assigned.

Compensation:

• Weekly Pay
• Shutdown Pay

- Summer - around July 4th holiday
- Winter - around Christmas/New Year's holiday

• Bi-annual TEAM Achievement Bonus
• Annual Profit Share Bonus

Benefits:

• Paid vacation
• Three (3) medical options to allow you the flexibility to choose what level of coverage best fits you and your family's needs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Free Dental & Vision (must be enrolled in medical benefit)
• Voluntary SupplementalLife Insurance

Hospital Indemnity
Group Accident
Critical Illness

• Company-paid Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

• Basic Life & AD&DEmployee coverage - 2 times annual base earnings

Spouse - flat $10,000
Child - flat up to $5,000

• 401k RetirementTraditional Contribution

ROTH Contribution
Company Match

• 401k Retirement Profit ShareFunded 100% by Company based on a percentage of eligible earnings each quarter

Eligible regardless of participation in 401K Retirement

• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Equipment Reimbursement (safety boots & prescription safety glasses)
• Company-paid uniforms, including laundering
• Tickets@Work - web-based discount program (hotels, car rental, tickets, etc.)

Job Skills & Requirements

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industries System Engineering or a related field and/or 2-3 years or more years of related experience and/or training are required;

· Able to communicate (both in oral and written English) with all levels of the organization;

· Must be a good team player.

Essential Skills and Experience:

· CAD Knowledge and Skill; Be able to use CAD software such as CATIA or AutoCAD on 2D and 3D design; Understand mechanical engineering drawing and dimensioning;

· Working knowledge on Spot Weld, Project Weld and Arc Weld;

· Production experience with knowledge of Lean Mfg., JIT production, PQCD, 5P problem solving method, ideally within automotive manufacturing environment.

Supervisory Responsibility:

· To be a Person-in-Charge in weld engineering department for assigned new models;

· To supervise and assist outside equipment maker based on the assignment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands & work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Physical demands: Position will be required to stand for periods of time and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.