Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field; 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education and training.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience with MQ1 and QAD Database.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills, particularly with Laser Welding Systems.
Expertise in MIG and Spot Welding, with knowledge of Body-in-White (BIW) structural components.
Responsibilities
Specify welding equipment and consumables, including robotic systems and related components.
Develop and recommend preventative maintenance procedures for welding equipment.
Design, develop, and test welding methods and materials to enhance efficiency.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure weld integrity and resolve issues.
Engage in root cause analysis and participate in team problem-solving activities.
Benefits
Full-time position with a structured work schedule.
Opportunity to work within a high-performing engineering team.
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
Exposure to advanced welding technologies and processes.
Full Job Description
Job Description
2ND SHIFT WELDING ENGINEER - CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
RESPONSIBILITIES
Specify welding equipment, welding consumables, electrical and mechanical systems, robotic systems, and any related components associated with the welding process.
Recommend and develop preventative maintenance procedures for all plant welding equipment including robotic systems. Evaluate processes and procedures to maintain or improve weld parameters and weld efficiency.
Design, develop and test welding methods, materials, processes, and results.
Assist Quality Assurance department in maintaining weld integrity. Interface with manufacturing and maintenance to resolve welding and welding system issues.
Participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports, department meetings, etc.).
This full-time, salary, role is a part of our Engineering Team and reports to the Engineering Manager.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; five years plus related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of Education & Experience.
Ability to work with Microsoft Office at an intermediate level
Ability to work with MQ1 and QAD Database
Demonstrates a High Level of Cooperation & Commitment
Natural Problem Solver
Ability and Willingness to Learn
Adaptive to a Fast-Paced Environment
Mechanical Ability
MIG and Spot-Welding Expertise
Experience with Body-in-White (BIW) Structural Components
Hands-on troubleshooting experience with Laser Welding Systems and related equipment
Resistance Spot Welding (RSW) experience
Process improvement and continuous improvement experience
Experience working across multiple manufacturing processes
Knowledge and exposure to non-welding functional areas
OEM experience with structural component and system development
Exposure to and experience with Projection Welding Processes
TO APPLY:
If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to:
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