Weld Engineer

Weld Engineer

Job Number: 69225

Group: Cosma International

Division: Eaglebend Manufacturing

Job Type: Contractor/Temporary Worker

Location:

Clinton, TENNESSEE, US, 37716

Work Style: On-Site

Job Number: 69225

Group: Cosma International

Division : Eaglebend Manufacturing

Job Type: Contractor/Temporary Worker

Location: CLINTON

Work Style: On-Site

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Role Summary

Magna, Eagle Bend Manufacturing is hiring an experience Weld Engineer to program and troubleshoot robotic welding equipment and provide training for operators in addition to assisting in APQP (Advance Product Quality Planning) for new products. Weld Engineers will be responsible for quality and conformance of product to customer specifications per control plan utilizing TS16949 & ISO14001 documented systems; authority to stop non-conforming processes and report same to supervisor, Quality Assurance, and/or Engineering department representative.

Key Responsibilities

Program and troubleshoot robotic welders and ancillary equipment

Provide operator instruction and training

Plan, organize and maintain equipment and process data

Maximize production efficiency by reducing equipment downtime

Assist Program Engineers at development stage during new product development

Develop and implement Continuous Improvement suggestions

Serve as Volkswagen Product Safety Representative (PSB is the customer-designation)

Housekeeping and other duties as assigned

Resourcing of Weld Nuts (cost savings)

Review of weld nut data and comparison to current (dimensional, mechanical, chemical)

Conduct physical trials of feeder systems

Conduct physical trials of weld nuts

Work with QC lab to document and present results

Work with QEs for samples and data for customer approval

Work with EBM staff to adjust settings based on results and repeat trials

Shielding Gas diffuser studies

Key Qualifications/Requirements

Degreed Welding Engineer, or equivalent science degree -OR-

Certified Welding Inspector from the approved internationally recognized organization -OR-

5 years of experience in welding operations or 5 years of combined metallurgical

Technical Education

Knowledge of weld processes, both TIG, MIG, and resistance spot welding

Experience with aluminum, high-strength steel

Programming of robotic welders and repairs to the same

Basic and advanced electrical knowledge including the ability to read schematics

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Good mathematical knowledge including trigonometry

Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) preferred

Additional Information

Equipment/Tools

Robotics and resistance spot welding equipment

Computers to program weld sequences

Electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)

Basic handheld and power tools

Common office equipment (i.e. PC, copier, facsimile)

Working Conditions

Ability to move throughout the plant

Extended sitting and standing; reaching and bending.

Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs. may be required

Loud work environment; compliance with personal protective equipment as required

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