Welding Engineer

Company: EDIS-Group
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY
The Welding Engineer will provide engineering support for welding operations in the manufacturing of Steel Foundation Products. Utilizes knowledge of metallurgy, material weldability, robotics and processing equipment. Develops and maintains welding standards and specifications.
Establish welding process and quality parameters for MIG (GMAW) and resistance spot welding operations.

• Assist in defining and maintaining proper methods and standards for quality and production coming off welding processes.
• Establish procedures, processes and testing equipment for destructive and nondestructive testing on resistance & MIG welding applications including cut & etch (macro etch), fillet weld break, transverse tension & guided bend testing with the assistance from the Quality Department.
• Work with Design and Manufacturing Engineering and Prototype Departments to fine-tune designs, material selection, documentation, fixtures, and process control to optimize product manufacturability.
• Design and develop welding systems and fixtures and participate in FMEA's.
• Study current welding processes for cost reduction and process improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement robotic/automated welding systems
• Research and recommend new ideas and methods to improve welding processes.
• Prepare written capital and cost reduction proposals, including cost justifications.
• Establish equipment standards required for the Welding Department.
• Develop and maintain approved weld training programs.
• Develop and maintain a Preventative Maintenance Program on all welding and robotic systems.
• Assist in Metallurgical Studies that must be performed.
• Manage MIG (GMAW) & resistance welding consumables & weld equipment spare parts.
• Conduct weld lobe studies to optimize welding processes.
• Responsible for welding dimensional process capability for new and existing processes.
• Identify and implement fail-safe welding systems to eliminate discrepant processes and parts.
• Participate in New Product Development activities to incorporate Design for Manufacture concepts.
• Perform special assignments and other duties as determined by the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
  Requirements:
  
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze problems and provide solutions.
  • Experience in destructive and non-destructive weld testing.
  • 3-5 years' experience with designing and programming robotic/automated welding systems a plus.
  • Supervision experience preferred
  • Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering Technology or an additional 4 years' experience.
  • American Welding Society (AWS) Certification a plus.
    Benefits:
    
    • Salary $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
    • Medical: Client pays up to 90% of Employees' Healthcare premiums
    • Dental Insurance
    • Company Sponsored Life Insurance
    • 401k with Competitive Employee Matching
    • Paid Holidays
    • Vacations
      

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