Weld Manufacturing Engineer Posted Manufacturing Requisition Number:R27877

Responsibilities

• Directs/guides tooling techs and robot programmers in operations.
• Directly manage a single or multiple process tech reports.
• Work with a team of engineers and supervisors in order to achieve department goals.
• Identifies areas of unnecessary cost and drive cost savings for the department.
• Develop and implement new manual and automated welding processes with ability to recommend and specify equipment details.
• Develops and updates process documentation and procedure instruction.
• Conducts direct labor studies using acceptable engineering practices and establishes labor standards on operations, set up, and workstation layout.
• Defines tooling and fixturing used in the manufacturing process, while also assisting with ideas for specialized processes.
• Coordinates with tool vendor to specify or procure new tooling and fixtures to make necessary changes.
• Run off new tooling at vendor sites.
• Analyzes and evaluates manufacturing methods and standards.
• Provides solutions to problems that adversely affect cost, operator safety, productivity and quality.
• Research methods and procedures for cost reductions, work cell development and material flow improvement.
• Qualify and develop new welding specifications.
• Work closely with other engineering groups such as Design, Assembly, Tube fab and Paint.
• Work directly with New Product Introduction team on model year changes and new product.
• Recognize current production problems and address in new design development.
• Assists in development and troubleshooting of manufacturing welding equipment.
• Assists in preparation of departmental budget including material, manpower, equipment and outside procurement costs, and operates within approved parameters.
• Reviews preliminary designs, making recommendations to reduce costs and improve manufacturability and quality on new or existing parts.
• Develops detailed and accurate capital equipment studies, makes appropriate recommendation.
• Operates within an approved budget.
• Reviews and evaluates manufacturing costs pertaining to make vs. buy decisions.
• Drive lean culture.
• Performs other assignments as requested.

• Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Weld Technology with emphasis in welding, recommended
• 1-3+ years-previous manufacturing engineer experience required, high pace automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with weld tool maintenance and design preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with focus in Excel.
• Robotic Weld Programming experience a plus.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret weld and mechanical prints.
• Works independently with moderate supervisory direction
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and mechanic skills
• Desire to work in a strong team dynamic.
• Motivated to work on, ride, and improve industry-leading powersports products

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment with high technology driven processes.
• Office and manufacturing environment. Some travel (