Job Description
This job will require working various shifts, overtime, and off-shift production/maintenance support. Management of hourly employees required.
Provide welding engineering support to the Body production organization.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Knowledge of joining processes to include:
Welding processes – spot, mig, plasma, laser welding
Resistance Spot welding - steel and aluminum
Sealer & Adhesive Vehicle requirements
Clinch & Rivet Applications
Drawn Arc Stud Welding
Projection weld nut welding
Maintain, implement and continuously improve process control methods for the body shop welding, fastening, sealing & adhesive applications to include:
Maintain database of all non-conforming joining problems
Maintain weld equipment with yearly certifications
Maintain and update all weld tool information sheets
Support GMS, ISO and BIQ Certifications for Body Shop
Provide plant floor troubleshooting, training and problem solving to root cause analysis
Propose and evaluate manufacturing processes and equipment for assigned areas
Be a technical resource for manufacturing engineers, skilled trades and production teams
Process validation experience with new equipment build, installation and start-up
Knowledge of computer software as it pertains to the manufacturing process
Must be able to rotate or work off shifts
Provide a safe work environment & comply with all policies
Work with engineering & production teams for quality, warranty & cost improvement activities
Coordinate input from internal/external customers to meet customer needs and/or perceptions
Manage hourly quality inspection team for welding, dispense and torque monitoring.
Manage hourly weld destruct personnel.
Required Qualifications
High level of analytical ability where problems are unusually difficult
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
High level of written and oral communications skills
Education and Training
Bachelors Degree in Weld Engineering or equivalent work experience
Knowledge of GM Welding, Dispense and Robotic Standards
3-5+ years’ experience functioning in a similar role within an automotive and/or high-tech manufacturing environment Knowledge of GM Manufacturing Systems
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• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
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