Body Department Welding Engineer
Core
Lead the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and improvement of automated body shop welding and joining systems, supporting daily production, new product launches, and continuous improvement.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineering - Welding Systems Lead
Builds
Automated body shop welding and joining systems (robotic, resistance spot, laser, mechanical joining)
Domain
Automotive Manufacturing / Body Shop
Required skills
Root cause analysis, predictive/preventive maintenance, change control management, process validation, metallurgical analysis, data analysis, project management, technical documentation, electrical schematics reading, mechanical drawings interpretation
Preferred skills
Automotive body shop experience, Fanuc robotics systems, equipment commissioning/testing, Resistance Spot Welding, Projection Welding, Drawn Arc Welding, Mechanical Joining, Sealer/Adhesive Dispensing, Laser Welding, Automated Robotic Manufacturing
Technologies
Fanuc robotics, Robotic controls systems, Weld monitoring systems, Dispensing systems
Responsibilities
Apply structured problem-solving to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for welding processes; Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance activities; Lead or support the design, programming, integration, installation, commissioning, validation, and launch of new or modified body equipment; Maintain welding and joining documentation and process control plans; Perform metallurgical cross-section preparation and analysis; Coordinate installation and validation of welding and joining equipment; Provide technical support to engineers, suppliers, and production teams; Execute safe work practices and maintain audit certifications.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC