Manufacturing Engineer – Welding (BB/BR Roof)

SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Specialist - Welding (BB/BR Roof) a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This role is based in Montgomery, AL that requires onsite presence and occasional travel.  If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application

PURPOSE: 
The Specialist, Welding (BB/BR Roof) is responsible for supporting and improving production processes within an automotive manufacturing environment. This role serves as the technical expert for the assigned production area, supporting new model launches, tooling implementation, process optimization, and daily production activities while ensuring safety, quality, cost, and productivity targets are achieved.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the technical expert for the assigned production area during new model and tooling launches.
• Coordinate and lead project activities including process design, supplier coordination, tooling implementation, and production readiness.
• Analyze and continuously improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and process efficiency within the assigned area.
• Support and resolve daily production and manufacturing issues through technical problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and training to production and maintenance teams.
• Monitor new technologies and recommend process or equipment improvements where applicable.
• Prepare and present project updates, technical reports, and performance analyses to management.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and operational management systems and applicable regulations.
• Support additional engineering, operational, and on-call responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 0–10 years of relevant job-related experience preferred.
• 3–10 years of automotive assembly or manufacturing experience desired.
• Experience in welding, hemming, sheet metal, or automotive production processes preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing and welding processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to support production operations and manage multiple technical projects.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Robotic welding experience.
• Hemming experience.
• Jigs and fixture experience.
• Tool and die training or experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, off-shift support, and on-call assignments when required.
• Experience in welding, hemming, sheet metal, or automotive production processes preferred.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Automotive or sheet metal manufacturing experience.
• Experience with data and trend analysis.
• Willingness to travel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• Location: Montgomery
• Schedule: Day shift, 40h/w, weekend as required
• Travel:Domestic and occasional international travel may be required
• Overtime: as required
• Assignment Start: ASAP

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
 

 

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.