Weld Engineer

Fisher Dynamics

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Weld Engineering Technology
  • 5+ years of welding experience
  • Experience in automotive seating or mechanisms
  • Knowledge of GD&T
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Familiarity with IATF 16949
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels, from customers to suppliers

Responsibilities

  • Lead research for new welding developments
  • Troubleshoot and resolve welding issues with internal teams and suppliers
  • Create and develop manufacturing process quotations
  • Design efficient weld cell configurations
  • Establish and specify welding standards and best practices
  • Select and specify welding equipment and components
  • Enhance the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) of welding equipment
  • Implement strategies to reduce welding scrap
  • Manage multiple projects effectively
  • Advocate for sound welding principles across the organization

Benefits

  • Work in a hybrid environment split between engineering office and production plant floor
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Exposure to both engineering and production roles
  • Opportunity to influence manufacturing efficiency and standards
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking an experienced Weld Engineer for our Harper Woods, MI location. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching, designing, developing, and improving manufacturing processes with special expertise in engineering.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead new welding development research
  • Troubleshoot welding issues both internally and with suppliers
  • Develop processes for quotations
  • Develop weld cell designs for efficient manufacturing
  • Develop and specify welding standards and best practices
  • Develop and specify welding equipment and components
  • Improve welding equipment OEE
  • Reduce welding scrap
  • Program management
  • Promote sound welding principles throughout the organization


Qualifications

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

Bachelor's degree-Weld Engineering Technology

Experience

Five + years welding experience

Experience in automotive seating and/or mechanism environment

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Autocad

Knowledge of IATF 16949

MTM

Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook

Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel including customers, suppliers

Work Environment

50% Engineering Office

50% Production plant floor

Physical Demands

Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Ability to work 8 hours on production plant floor

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