Northern Stamping

Overview

The Weld Engineer develops welding techniques and procedures, conducts research and development for new fabrication processes, and establishes welding procedures for production personnel. The role involves significant hands-on work on the floor and requires expertise in welding and robotic programming.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering analysis of projects including design, calculation, and equipment selection.
• Conduct surveys to gather field data.
• Prepare and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, and other visual aids.
• Prepare technical welding specifications.
• Manage project issues, budgets, and schedules.
• Review and critique proposed changes to engineering standards and policies.
• Review development plans for compliance with engineering standards.
• Act as a customer liaison.
• Ensure quality control and develop effective weld programming.
• Troubleshoot power suppliers, weld programs, controllers, and tooling fixtures.
• Program Motoman and Panasonic robots.
• Perform pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and programming repairs.
• Make rework vs. scrap decisions.
• Operate within standard operating procedures and job safety analysis.
• Communicate with supervisors and managers.
• Provide technical presentations to management.
• Function as project lead on engineering projects.
• Provide on-the-job training to new staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Weld Engineering preferred.
• 5 years of experience in robotic welding preferred.
• 5 years of experience in industrial and manufacturing engineering preferred.
• 5 years of experience in technical weld specifications preferred.
• Advanced math skills and understanding of welding techniques and robotic programming tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures, typically acquired through 2-5 years of experience.
• Familiarity with PPAP, PFMEA, blueprint reading, QS9000, TS16949, ISO14001, GD&T, and corrective and preventative actions.
• Manual dexterity for operating machinery and computers.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• PTO

Additional Information

• Work requires travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Work location is in person.