Randstad Welding Engineer in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Welding Engineer

job details:

  • location:Grand Rapids, MI

  • salary:$75,000 - $90,000 per year

  • date posted:Sunday, February 10, 2019

  • experience:5 years

  • job type:Permanent

  • industry:Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management & Related Svcs

  • reference:146704

job description

Welding Engineer

Permanent position: Industry leading privately held automotive supplier located in the SW Michigan area is currently looking for a Launch Welding Engineer due to the amount of growth they have experienced and a very strong sales forecast. This position will be a integral part the Manufacturing & Launch teams. Ideal candidate will have experience with new product launches for both aluminum and steel welding. Welding Engineer should have a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience within automotive & welded products manufacturing.

Responsibilities for the Welding Engineer

  • Build manufacturing welding equipment that meets product design

  • Set weld parameters and follow up with weld testing to meet or exceed customer specifications.

  • Support manufacturing production by leading troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.

  • Participate in Process Failure Mode Effects & Analysis (PFMEA) development meetings

  • Lead technical solutions and provide input and support for tool designs and development

  • Continuously challenge maturation activities and identify opportunities to reduce maturation time.

Requirements for the Welding Engineer

  • Engineering or Engineering Technology Degree from an accredited institution

  • Familiar with weld verification methods, weld testing methodology, and measuring devices

  • Familiar with Fanuc robots, handling and arc tool

  • GMAW and RSW experience required

  • GTAW, laswer welding, and plasma/laser cutting experience preferred

  • AWS member preferred

  • MUST HAVE A STRONG BACKGROUND IN GD&T

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision coverage.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.