Weld Engineer

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Ethridge, TN
Hybrid
Mid level
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
The Weld Engineer is responsible for providing welding expertise, developing training programs, improving welding processes, and managing robot setups to ensure quality and efficiency in automotive assembly welding.
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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
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.
Job Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:
  • Provide technical welding expertise to the welding lab, including personnel, equipment, documents, and records of compliance. Evaluate and make recommendations regarding current and new weld assembly processing, tooling, and equipment.

  • Provide Engineering and Quality Assurance personnel as assigned with welding expertise to support existing and new customer programs.

  • Develop and implement training and certification program for production associates in robotic and hand GMAW/TIG welding techniques and procedures.

  • Develop and implement work instructions for part fit-up, tack, weld, and repair requirements.

  • Develop and implement parameters for weld length, leg length, throat length, penetration, and structural quality for welded automotive assemblies.

  • Develop and implement a training program for maintenance technicians in the troubleshooting and repair of robotic GMAW welding equipment.

  • Develop and implement a training program for troubleshooting and problem solving of welding issues.

  • Participatedin APQP processes relating to the design of welding assembly work cells and tooling.

  • Recommend design changes to improve quality, reliability, and productivity of welding processes.

  • Develop and implement documents and procedures for validation of welding equipment and processes to meet or exceed customer specifications.

  • Supervise and manage the setup and programming of robots for welding.

  • Promote continual improvement in weld quality and weld processes.

  • Maintain weld drawings.

  • Achieve department objectives in support of company production, quality, and safety goals.

  • Work effectively with Q.A., Engineering and Production departments' associates for continual improvement of department methods, procedures, and policies; assist in the implementation of.

  • Communicate effectively with company personnel, customers, and vendors.

  • Attend and participate in department meetings, plant meetings, and training; participate in customer visitations as designated by the department manager.

  • Support new program launches and customer expectations.

  • Provide reports as required by the Engineering Manager or other departments.

  • Participate in Continual Improvement activities.

  • Adhere to customer requirements, Business Operating System, and company policies.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Able to use computer and software as required.

  • Able to travel.

  • Able to demonstrate understanding of how job performance affects product quality and customer satisfaction.

  • Able to work well with others; build and maintain positive employee relations.

  • Able to prepare, read, write, and interpret written reports, procedures, instructions, and guidelines.

  • Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees, suppliers and customers and work effectively within a team environment.

  • Able to organize, schedule, and manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

  • Able to use computer and software as required.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Cosma International

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The Company
HQ: Aurora, Ontario
171,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries.

We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.

Why Work With Us

At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.

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