Weld Manufacturing Engineer

Duration: __12__ Months/__0 weeks.

Shift timing:

Position will work either 1st (6 am to 3:30 pm), 2nd (2:30 pm to 11 pm), or 3rd (10:30 pm to 7 am) shift. Candidates must be open to all shifts, 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Overtime is likely either during weekdays or weekends.

Here are some position duties that are required for all workers: 8 hours on feet on concrete, brisk walk to and from multiple cells up to maximum distance of 1200 ft many times during shift, carry and work from ladder 8 to 10’ off the floor for 1 to 2 hours, and up and down 40 steps several times a day.

Responsibilities:

As a Weld Manufacturing Engineer for Tractor Cab Assembly Operations (TCAO) located in Waterloo, Iowa you will provide support of welding and fabrication operations utilizing your technical experiences.

In addition, you will:

• Drive continuous improvements working with a cross functional wage and salary team.

• Address quality issues utilizing data, root cause analysis, and mistake proofing methods.

• Establishing sequence of events, part routings, proper operating method sheets, labor standards, layouts, tool concepts, part and equipment costs, and quality plans.

• Participate in team studies related to capacity, productivity, and efficiency.

• Support the launch of new product lines, model year changes & running changes.

Qualifications:

• 1 – 3 years Fanuc Robotics Programming Knowledge & Experience.

• 1 – 3 years PLC Logic Understanding and Troubleshooting.

• 1 – 3 years’ experience with welding of High Strength, low alloy steel.

• 1 – 3 years’ experience with fabrication processes including laser cutting and bending.

• Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift, weekly overtime, and periodic Saturdays.

Additional Information:

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Understanding of safety critical welded structures and critical asset management

• Understanding of GD&T, Tool Design, & 3D Modeling Practical experience with Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

• Experience with shop floor manufacturing and incentive pay systems

• Demonstrated experience effectively interacting and communicating with production employees, supervisors, managers, and other engineers

• Experience using SAP and computer aided design and/or engineering tools (ie: Creo, AutoCAD, etc.)

• Experience in project management and business planning; small strategic projects or large tactical projects

• Knowledge of and experience with capital budgeting and equipment justification

• Experience with line design, material presentation, cycles of imbalance and visual management tools such as simulations and 3D factory

• Work experience in a union environment

This position is eligible for incremental, progressive retention bonuses at every 90 days for the first year on assignment. Retention bonuses are forfeited for those who do not complete their assignments or end assignments early. Subject to review.