Specification of joining equipment & systems such as: spot welding, self piercing rivet, remote laser welding, material dispensing and laser braze
Manage CapEx project lifecycle: Justification, specification / option analysis, approval, spending & budget, factory acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, validation, and transfer of ownership
Joint development: creating parameters and joining schedules for unique stack-ups and joints in all joining applications
Production readiness declaration, including PM plans, spare part allocation, training, process documentation, lessons learned and production & quality sustainability
Optimize joining processes to improve quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Robot path optimization, sequencing, parameter setup. Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as maintenance, quality, process to ensure process stability and performance
Structure improvement & standardization plans with long term vision to achieve company and department objectives
Study technologies to expert-level of understanding, utilizing internal & external technical resources to fully understand, teach and lead new / newly implemented technologies
Support / assist Maintenance in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures. Provide technical training to maintenance, production, and other internal resource groups
Working in a hands-on capacity in a production environment to fully understand scope, impact, and associated challenges. Provide technical support to production, maintenance, quality, and other groups as required
What You’ll Bring
Bachelors Degree or equivalent certifcation or proven equivalent experience
5+ years of experience with joining equipment and processes for BIW automotive: Self piercing rivet, remote laser welding, spot welding, material dispensing and brazing
5+ years of experience in setting up and running adaptive, 6-sigma, and other joining monitoring and optimization systems
Kuka and Fanuc experience for day-to-day joining process application (robot path & position teaching is a plus)
Proven interpersonal skills and ability to objectively resolve conflict within a large group
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Able to work flexible hours and schedules as required