Highlights
Provide direction on required equipment and application of welds during process development to optimize line throughput while still maintaining customer weld specifications Stay abreast of improvements in technology in an effort to keep KAMTEK at the forefront of welding and implement all felt to be beneficial to the division Participate in welding best practices meetings with other divisions to share and learn latest weld strategies Support quoting activities for new and existing business Collaborate with Maintenance Supervisor to provide technical direction to Weld Technicians. TECHNICAL TRAINING: Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance, CAD and CAD Viewer programs; Bosch Resistance Welding Controls, Lincoln i400 Power Source, Fronius Power Source, Thorough knowledge of GMAW, FCAW, RSW.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Industry | Automotive and Parts Mfg |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1957 |
| Website | http://www.magna.com/ |
Description
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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for ensuring all welding on both new and existing programs is compliant with customer weld specifications as noted on customer prints and / or Target agreements and is required to alert leadership of all non-conformances.
Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies. Understand and promote Magna's philosophies (Magna Operational Principles, Corporate Constitution and Employee's Charter).Communicate and make presentations related to welding in front of the customerAssume full ownership for all welding processes including, but not limited to:
Quality concerns driven to successful resolution in a timely manner
Lessons learned are cascaded across all similar processes
Process optimization to drive continuous improvement
Upkeep of weld documentation data base and weld maps
Evaluate weld documentation to ensure compliance with all customer specifications .
Provide direction on required equipment and application of welds during process development to optimize line throughput while still maintaining customer weld specificationsStay abreast of improvements in technology in an effort to keep KAMTEK at the forefront of welding and implement all felt to be beneficial to the division Participate in welding best practices meetings with other divisions to share and learn latest weld strategiesSupport quoting activities for new and existing businessCollaborate with Maintenance Supervisor to provide technical direction to Weld Technicians.Promotes good housekeeping (5S)Perform other duties as required
SKILL (Ability to do the job)
-Ability to work in a team environment
-Must have good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills (verbal and written)
-Capable of developing good working relationships with customers
-Must be willing to work extended or flexible hours as required (including shift change to support business needs)
-Able to work under variable workload and stress
-Must be willing to travel & have a valid passport (or ability to get a passport)
-Must have practical experience in costing and quoting
-Ability to offer alternatives to existing designs resulting in improved means of manufacturing
Some of the physical demands for this position include the ability to lift 40 pounds, the ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time, and occasional bending and stooping.
EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USED
Some of the equipment and tools used are a computer, telephone, copier/printer, fax machine,
all standard weld lab test equipment, teach pendant, force gauge, weld analyzer, and other related test equipment
KNOWLEDGE
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Weld Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience
TECHNICAL TRAINING: Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance, CAD and CAD Viewer programs; Bosch Resistance Welding Controls, Lincoln i400 Power Source, Fronius Power Source, Thorough knowledge of GMAW, FCAW, RSW.
OTHER: Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Bosch BOS, weld controller software and data collection
WORK EXPERIENCE
Weld Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
HOW MUCH? Minimum 4 years
Aware
What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for ensuring all welding on both new and existing programs is compliant with customer weld specifications as noted on customer prints and / or Target agreements and is required to alert leadership of all non-conformances.
Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies. Understand and promote Magna's philosophies (Magna Operational Principles, Corporate Constitution and Employee's Charter).Communicate and make presentations related to welding in front of the customerAssume full ownership for all welding processes including, but not limited to:
Quality concerns driven to successful resolution in a timely manner
Lessons learned are cascaded across all similar processes
Process optimization to drive continuous improvement
Upkeep of weld documentation data base and weld maps
Evaluate weld documentation to ensure compliance with all customer specifications .
Provide direction on required equipment and application of welds during process development to optimize line throughput while still maintaining customer weld specificationsStay abreast of improvements in technology in an effort to keep KAMTEK at the forefront of welding and implement all felt to be beneficial to the division Participate in welding best practices meetings with other divisions to share and learn latest weld strategiesSupport quoting activities for new and existing businessCollaborate with Maintenance Supervisor to provide technical direction to Weld Technicians.Promotes good housekeeping (5S)Perform other duties as required
SKILL (Ability to do the job)
-Ability to work in a team environment
-Must have good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills (verbal and written)
-Capable of developing good working relationships with customers
-Must be willing to work extended or flexible hours as required (including shift change to support business needs)
-Able to work under variable workload and stress
-Must be willing to travel & have a valid passport (or ability to get a passport)
-Must have practical experience in costing and quoting
-Ability to offer alternatives to existing designs resulting in improved means of manufacturing
Some of the physical demands for this position include the ability to lift 40 pounds, the ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time, and occasional bending and stooping.
EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USED
Some of the equipment and tools used are a computer, telephone, copier/printer, fax machine,
all standard weld lab test equipment, teach pendant, force gauge, weld analyzer, and other related test equipment
KNOWLEDGE
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Weld Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience
TECHNICAL TRAINING: Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance, CAD and CAD Viewer programs; Bosch Resistance Welding Controls, Lincoln i400 Power Source, Fronius Power Source, Thorough knowledge of GMAW, FCAW, RSW.
OTHER: Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Bosch BOS, weld controller software and data collection
WORK EXPERIENCE
Weld Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
HOW MUCH? Minimum 4 years
Aware
About Company
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.