Welding Engineer
at our site in Waverly
MAKING.MOBILITY.SAFE.
Many car manufacturers today have complex structural parts for the body-in-white made in hybrid design - Combinations of steel-aluminum or metal-plastic - developed by us and manufactured worldwide. A global production network with the core technologies of forming, joining, lightweight construction and surface treatment ensures uniform manufacturing and production standards. Products such as crash management systems, front-end frames and cross-members are assembled into a wide variety of components in JIT plants in close proximity to customers.
The family-owned company, which has existed since 1785, is part of today's KIRCHHOFF Group, which is made up of the Automotive, Ecotec, Mobility and WITTE Tools divisions. With more than 8,100 employees and 27 production plants in 11 countries, KIRCHHOFF Automotive represents the largest division in the group.
Your Tasks
Responsibilities
• Produces welding techniques, procedures, and application of welding equipment to problems involving fabrication of metals, utilizing knowledge of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metals and metal alloys, and engineering principles.
• Outlines plans and conducts research and development investigations to develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures
• Improve existing or develop new welding equipment
• Develop new or modify current welding methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Prepares technical reports as a result of research and development and preventive maintenance investigations.
• Creates welding procedures to guide production and welding personnel relating to specification restrictions, material processes, pre- and post-heating requirements that involve use of complex alloys, unusual fabrication methods, welding of critical joints, and complex post- heating requirements.
• Evaluates new developments in welding field for possible application to current welding problems or production processes.
• Directs and coordinates technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure workers' compliance with established welding procedures, restrictions, and standards; in testing welds for conformance with national code requirements; or testing welding personnel for certification.
• Contacts personnel of other agencies, engineering personnel, or clients to exchange ideas, information, or offer technical advice concerning welding matters.
• May perform experimental welding to evaluate new equipment, techniques, and materials.
• Any other reasonable request made by management.
• Contributes to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act by ensuring the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support) are supported and adhered to.
• Ensures he/she is in full compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, while representing KVRW or during the use of any KVRW provided equipment.
Your Profile
Qualifications
Work Experience (provide details and minimum # of years required)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive industry with welding technology experience preferred in controls and robotics
• Specialized trade courses in Welding and Robotics
Skills (language, technical, computer etc.)
Skills – What skills are required to perform the work?
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to handle multi-tasks and changing priorities • Works well in a team environment
• Excellent analytical skills and exercises sound judgement
• Novice computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Project
Knowledge – What knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment/technology are required?
• Manual dexterity
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and company policies
Accountability – Is accountable in areas of:
• Successful implementation of equipment
• Ensuring tooling meets quality, productivity, reliability and cost requirements
• Accuracy and completeness of recommendation summary
Contacts – Establishes/maintains relationships:
• Employees within Tool Room, Engineering, Production Control, Quality, Production, Maintenance and team members
• Outside vendors
Education
• Engineering Degree or Welding Engineering/Technology certificate and/or Associate’s degree preferred
Competencies - For definitions & proficiency levels, please refer to the Catalogue of Competencies
Core Competencies
Communication
Customer Orientation
Passion for Excellence
Willingness to Learn
Position Competencies
Autonomy
Creativity
Flexibility
Problem Solving
Lean
• Understanding and use of relevant KAPS methods and tools in all processes, and adherence to applicable KAPS standards.
• Understanding and use of the applicable Shopfloor and Office Management pillars and standards, and active participation in all applicable Shopfloor and Office Management meetings and activities.
• Understanding and use of the KIRCHHOFF Behaviors in the daily relationship with other colleagues, customers and suppliers.
• Understanding, support and participation in all tasks, trainings and development topics that will drive KIRCHHOFF towards Lean Excellence.
Safety
Employee Responsibilities
All employees are responsible for:
• Complying with Company and legal requirements, following safe work practices, and contributing to a positive health and safety culture.
• Identifying, communicating, and correcting hazards within their ability and authority to protect themselves, co-workers, or other persons at our facilities.
• Taking positive steps to achieve a state of health consistent with the demands of his/her occupation.
Waverly Facility
"The small town of Waverly, with around 5,000 inhabitants, is in Pike County, Ohio. The town was founded in 1829 when the construction of the Ohio and Erie Canal along the west bank of the Scioto River brought new growth to the area.
The Civil War, the Great Depression, and the Industrial Age all left their mark on Pike County. A picturesque afternoon trip brings the visitor to historic places of interest, from the Governor Lucas Mansion to the Eager Inn dating back to 1797, as well as Ohio’s “Most Perfect Tree”.
The Eager Inn was the first stone inn built in Ohio to support overland travel and was built along the Zane Trace trail around 1797. Serving as an inn until 1870, today it acts as a historic testimony to the thriving trade between Chillicothe, Ohio, and Maysville, Kentucky.
Waverly offers a variety of recreational activities. In the right season, you can walk around, sail on, or swim in Lake White, or play golf on the Pike Lake State Park championship course. The Scioto Trail State Forest is made up of over 42 km of well-developed trails, which can be used by horse riders, walkers, or mountain bikers. In the middle of the Forest you will find the 100-hectare Scioto Trail State Park with two large lakes, a campground, two primitive camping areas, various picnic sites, trails, and a sledging hill."
Your contact
Bill Condo MBA, SPHR
Plant Human Resource Manager
KIRCHHOFF Automotive
611 W 2nd Street
Waverly, Ohio 45690
Phone 740-912-9520
bill.condo@kirchhoff-automotive.com
