Weld Engineer - Spring Hill 1 ASSY, STPG, GPS, Ultium Cells LLC - Body Systems

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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