Weld Manufacturing Engineer - eTeam Inc.

Position will work either 1st (6 am to 3:30 pm), 2nd (2:30 pm to 11 pm), or 3rd (10:30 pm to 7 am) shift. Candidates must be open to all shifts, 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Overtime is likely either during weekdays or weekends.

As a Weld Manufacturing Engineer for Tractor Cab Assembly Operations (TCAO) located in Waterloo, Iowa you will provide support of welding and fabrication operations utilizing your technical experiences.
 
In addition, you will:

• Drive continuous improvements working with a cross functional wage and salary team
• Address quality issues utilizing data, root cause analysis, and mistake proofing methods
• Establishing sequence of events, part routings, proper operating method sheets, labor standards, layouts, tool concepts, part and equipment costs, and quality plans
• Participate in team studies related to capacity, productivity, and efficiency
• Support the launch of new product lines, model year changes & running changes

 
What Skills You Need

• 1 – 3 years Fanuc Robotics Programming Knowledge & Experience
• 1 – 3 years PLC Logic Understanding and Troubleshooting
• 1 – 3 years’ experience with welding of High Strength, low alloy steel
• 1 – 3 years’ experience with fabrication processes including laser cutting and bending
• Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift, weekly overtime, and periodic Saturdays

 
What Makes You Stand Out

• Understanding of safety critical welded structures and critical asset management
• Understanding of GD&T, Tool Design, & 3D Modeling Practical experience with Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
• Experience with shop floor manufacturing and incentive pay systems
• Demonstrated experience effectively interacting and communicating with production employees, supervisors, managers, and other engineers
• Experience using SAP and computer aided design and/or engineering tools (ie: Creo, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Experience in project management and business planning; small strategic projects or large tactical projects
• Knowledge of and experience with capital budgeting and equipment justification
• Experience with line design, material presentation, cycles of imbalance and visual management tools such as simulations and 3D factory
• Work experience in a union environment