Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Weld Process Manager Division: Precision Pulley & Idler (PPI)
FLSA: Exempt Grade: N/A
Job Status: Full Time Travel Required: 25%
Revision Date: October 2024 Reports To: MFG Engineering Manager
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining welding processes and procedures for production. Additionally, oversees and manages the enterprise’s welding certification program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
More specifically, the person will:
- Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of the welding certification program across multiple factory locations.
- Provide innovative weld solutions to solve engineering challenges in production, quality control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Integrate new weld equipment and modify existing equipment to enhance production capabilities and efficiency.
- Lead and coordinate medium to large-scale projects. Manage project budgets and expenses while implementing new technologies.
- Identify and engage with contractors and suppliers to implement new technologies and cost-effective solutions.
- Evaluate and optimize welding processes for new and existing products to achieve optimal cost and quality standards.
- Review customer requested procedures and welding specifications
- Conduct weld failure reviews and determine corrective action to reduce failure rate
- Develop cost-saving ideas and lead projects aimed at reducing operational expenses.
- Support continuous improvement projects across all weld production areas.
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.
- Knowledge of manufacturing weld processes, tooling development, and preventative maintenance planning.
- Experience programming and troubleshooting manual/robotic welding applications.
- Experience in capital project justification and executing strategic and tactical projects.
- Self-motivated and able to execute with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Code and International welding codes and standards.
- Knowledge of GMAW, SAW and FCAW welding processes for manual, semi-automatic and robotic welding on ferrous, aluminum and stainless steel.
- Knowledge of UT, MT, and PT non-destructive inspection methods to assist in administering internal program.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively, multitask accurately, and execute successfully.
- Excellent communication skills required, both verbal and written, with demonstrated ability to interact, direct, clarify train and develop various levels of staff.
- Demonstrated proficiency in influencing others to obtain results, teamwork and problem solving.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.
- Proficient in computer skills.
EDUCATION – EXPERIENCE – COMPUTER SKILLS
- Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, or Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering with welding emphasis or equivalent related work experience.
TRAINING – CERTIFICATIONS – LICENSES
- CWI/CWE; AWS certification
- Certification in International welding standards (beneficial but not required).
COMPETENCIES
To perform this position successfully, individual should demonstrate the following work competencies:
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment properly.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner.
- Communication Skills – Speaks clearly, listens, and receives clarification, respond to questions.
- Servant Leadership- Ability to put others needs first
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility.
- Quality Assurance - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Ethics/Professionalism - Treats people with respect; Works ethically and with integrity.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
- Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this position, the employee: must be able to frequently stoop/bend; must be able to regularly use hands and arms; must be able to regularly stand and walk; must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds of equipment with assist available; specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision; specific hearing abilities required by this job include being able to respond quickly to instructions in a noisy, fast paced work environment and demonstrate good communication skills; and must be able to meet mandated safety standards required to perform job. Must be able to freely navigate and access all areas of the Company premises, facilities, and equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY
- The noise level in the work environment is usually LOUD.
- Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection are required in production areas and when posted.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and work with flammable materials.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Precision, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with Precision, Inc.
