Weld Engineer

About the role

Reviews customer contract specifications, drawings and code requirements to determine the welding requirements for procedure and personnel qualifications in accordance with project specific requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Initiate procurement action by preparing and processing purchase orders for all weld material tests and all welder performance and procedure qualification sample testing Develop and qualify welding procedure specifications (WPS) and related procedure qualification records (PQR). Set up and maintain master weld program files Set up and maintain record of welder or welding operator qualification tests for each welder's qualification file Prepare and issue/maintain operator qualification matrix and training schedules Assist in Engineering, Quality and Estimating departments with any technical issues regarding welding and fabrication requirements for projects Apply knowledge of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metals and metal alloys to develop welding techniques, procedures, and application of welding equipment to problems involving fabrication of metals Develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures, improve existing or develop new welding equipment, develop new or modify current welding methods, techniques, and procedures Identify and evaluate latest welding equipment, materials and techniques for possible application to shop welding practices or production processes Serve as customer contact for technical issues regarding welding requirements Evaluates new developments in welding field for possible application to current welding problems or production processes Directs and coordinates technical personnel in performing inspections to quality requirements are achieved and maintained in compliance with established welding procedures and standards in testing welds for conformance with national code requirements; or testing welding personnel for certification QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Science in metallurgical/materials engineering, or welding/materials engineering technology with additional relevant experience Minimum of 10 years welding related experience, including welding metallurgy experience, in automotive manufacturing environment Robotic welding experience is a must (example; ABB, Motoman, etc.) Understanding of electrical controls circuitry and schematics Working knowledge of MIG and Resistance welding processes. AHSS steels and HFI experience is a plus Results oriented, Ability to take a hands on approach with strong decision making and problem solving skills Ability to work will with others, organized with good communication skills in a fast paced work environment AWS certification is a plus LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents and statures from jurisdictional agencies and governmental units, procedure manuals, and specification manuals. Ability to write instructions, plant operating procedures, and routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, regulatory agencies, and employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply basic concepts of physical science. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding and create instructions from technical data or statutes furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Interpret and apply regulations and procedures to situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools or controls; reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear. The associate is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The associate is required to rotate their torso and view behind them to operate required equipment. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may occasionally be required to perform repetitive work tasks. The associate