Weld Engineer - Union, SC

Gestamp

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About The Position

With presence in more than 20 countries, Gestamp is a leading international group specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of metal automotive components. Our commitment to innovation drives us to create safer, lighter vehicles that minimize energy consumption and reduce environmental impact.
JOB SUMMARYSupports manufacturing operations in an automotive / stamping & robotic-welding environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field and at least 3 years of experience in a welding or robotic manufacturing environment;    OR
• Associate degree in Welding Technology and a minimum of 5 years of welding experience in a welding/robotics environment;    OR
• 7+ years of relevant experience and training in a comparable welding or robotics role.
• Full scope of knowledge in resistance and GMAW systems;
• Common programming knowledge of robotics and Weld controls for welding mild steel, hybrid and organic coated materials;
• High skill set of resistance welding;
• Strong proficiency with weld control systems (Bosch DC Mid-Freq Inverters.  Servo weld gun technology.  Fanuc robots;
• Strong familiarity with projection nut and stud welding.
• Ability to work in a team-based lean-manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Implement process improvements with regards to Resistance and GMAW systems using all available current welding technologies;
• Maintain welding systems to ensure manufacturing activities are in within specifications and interpret and apply specifications for manufacturability;
• Support maintenance activities in PM scheduling as well as training and developing maintenance technicians from a welding perspective;
• Collects, tracks, and advises on downtime issues and implements short and long-term solutions to minimize downtime;
• Manage and execute in-house projects for implementing new engineering changes that modify assembly processes;
• Liaise with vendors regarding software/hardware updates and troubleshooting systems;
• Participation in the Layered Process Audit schedule.
• Participation in the Internal ISO 9001/IATF 16949 Audit schedule (applies only to certified ISO 9001/IATF 16949 internal auditors);
• Participation and cooperation in answering questions and providing information for internal and external audits regarding or related to ISO 9001/IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and customer standards;
• Completes other necessary duties as deemed appropriate and necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level