Weld Engineer

Job Number: 67760

Group: Magna Seating

Division: Magna Seating Columbus

Job Type: Permanent/Regular

Location:

Lancaster, OHIO, US, 43130

Work Style:

Job Number: 67760

Group: Magna Seating

Division : Magna Seating Columbus

Job Type: Permanent/Regular

Location: LANCASTER

Work Style:

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of seating structures, foam and trim, mechanisms, and complete seats for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Seating is at the center of the consumer vehicle experience and our seating solutions are developed from consumer research, prioritizing comfort, convenience and connectivity.

The Weld Engineer (WE) will provide technical welding expertise to all applicable areas of the division. The WE is responsible for the evaluation and recommendations associated with new and existing programs as it relates to weld assembly processing, tooling and equipment. The WE will develop, implement and maintain weld parameters for: the new/existing equipment; weld schedules; test procedures in coordination with Ultrasound/Weld Destruct processes.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• 4 year Weld Engineering Degree or equivalent

• Minimum 3-5 years; experience in an automotive welding engineering, design and program development environment

• Extensive knowledge of automotive welding (familiarity with; Fanuc, Bosch, Fronius, WTC, Lincoln, Tregaskis, Milco, DCMF) and fabrication processes (RSW, GMAW, GMAB, Projection welding)

• Familiar with Advanced Product Quality Planning methods

• Familiarity with Engineering and Quality practices and procedures including PPAP, blueprint reading, GD&T, use of measuring instruments, checking aids/fixtures, mechanical testing, etc.

• Experience/knowledge in robotic programming for welding processes (Fanuc programming an asset)

• Familiarity with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment

• Knowledge of GM weld standards and specifications

• Knowledge of AWS and RWMA standards

DUTIES:

• Provide technical welding expertise to division personnel to support existing and new customer programs.

• Lead all root cause investigations into weld related defects and lead the team to full resolution and lessons learned.

• Develop and implement documents and procedures for validation of welding equipment and processes to meet or exceed customer specifications and provide guidance and input for the setup and programming of robots for welding best practices.

• Develop and implement work instructions for manual weld and repair requirements.

• Participate in APQP processes relating to the design of weld assembly work cells and tooling, make recommendations as required.

• Evaluate processes/equipment and make continuous improvement recommendations in the weld quality and process.

• Maintain weld drawings and weld master schedules database.

• Other duties as described in job description