Weld Engineering - Chillicothe, OH, United States - Kirchhoff Automotive

Description

Produces welding techniques, procedures, and application of welding equipment to problems involving fabrication of metals, utilizing knowledge of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metals and metal alloys, and engineering principles.

• Outlines plans and conducts research and development investigations to develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures.
• Improve existing or develop new welding equipment.
• Develop new or modify current welding methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Prepares technical reports as a result of research and development and preventive maintenance investigations.
• Creates welding procedures to guide production and welding personnel relating to specification restrictions, material processes, pre- and post-heating requirements that involve use of complex alloys, unusual fabrication methods, welding of critical joints, and complex post-heating requirements.
• Evaluates new developments in welding field for possible application to current welding problems or production processes.
• Directs and coordinates technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure workers' compliance with established welding procedures, restrictions, and standards; in testing welds for conformance with national code requirements; or testing welding personnel for certification.
• Contacts personnel of other agencies, engineering personnel, or clients to exchange ideas, information, or offer technical advice concerning welding matters.
• May perform experimental welding to evaluate new equipment, techniques, and materials. Ensures he/she is in full compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, while representing Waverly or during the use of any Waverly provided equipment.

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and company policies
• Specialized trade courses in Welding and Robotics

• Ensuring tooling meets quality, productivity, reliability and cost requirements
• Engineering, Production Control, Quality, Production, Maintenance and Team Members
• Engineering Degree or Welding Engineering/Technology Certificate and/or Associate's Degree preferred

Understanding and use of relevant KIRCHHOFF Automotive Production Systems (KAPS) methods and tools in all processes, and adherence to applicable KAPS standards.

• Understanding and use of the applicable Shop floor and Office Management pillars and standards, and active participation in all applicable Shop floor and Office Management meetings and activities.
• Complying with Company and legal requirements, following safe work practices, and contributing to a positive health and safety culture.
• Identifying, communicating, and correcting hazards within their ability and authority to protect themselves, co-workers, or other persons at our facilities.
• This position is in person at our Waverly, OH facility. Must be willing to relocate prior to work if not in our area.