Amsted Automotive Group
Welding/Mechanical Engineer Job at Amsted Automotive Group in Utica
Amsted Automotive Group, Utica, MI, United States, 48315
WHAT YOU'LL DO
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
WHAT ELSE YOU'LL NEED TO KNOW
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Adapt and promote Lean Manufacturing principles
- Active participant in the Elimination of Waste Team meetings
- Support the Company's Goals and Objectives
- Preparation, assessment of weldments and technical reporting for research, development and root cause analysis for preventative maintenance to avoid weld failures
- Act as Project Manager on new programs during the APQP process and participate in APQP activities including but not limited to: design development, failure mode and effect analysis, manufacturing feasibility studies line and floor layout, resource allocation, capacity studies, production trial runs
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining process parameters and ensuring adherence to customer specifications including sectioning, polishing and microscopic metallurgical analysis
- Provide support by leading and participating in problem solving activities, including troubleshooting machines for the permanent resolution of manufacturing issues (Global 8-D process)
- Work on the plant floor with operators, machines and fixtures to improve manufacturing processes in areas of safety, quality, productivity, throughput, quick change, and ergonomics
- Educate operators and support personnel in process flow, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting activities
- Initiate, coordinate, and verify design changes to part prints, or changes to work instructions, set-up instructions, PFMEA's and the process flow diagrams
- Make recommendations, plans and suggestions that promote Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing throughout the organization
- Champion of all welding joining and developments that may affect future opportunities
- Possess working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 Compliance criteria
- Compliance participation in IATF16949 Quality Procedures and Work Instructions
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Weld Engineering and/or minimum 5 years of work experience related field
- Knowledgeable of arc welding, laser welding, and robotic applications.
- Mechanical tooling assembly design ability
- Developing effective working relationships with customers and the ability to communicate information with confidence
- Understanding of stamping and assembly manufacturing processes and systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Power Point
WHAT ELSE YOU'LL NEED TO KNOW
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision: self-starter
- Collaboration Skills
- Excellent communication skills for interaction with the workforce, suppliers and customers
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Organized and efficient, with extensive multi-tasking and project management abilities
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Possess working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance criteria
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Incentive Bonus
- Medical, Vision, Dental
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401k
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Short-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health and Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition
- Discount Programs