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Job Title: Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering (Weld Engineer)

Job Code: 19125

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH (McMann)

Schedule: 4/10; Monday-Thursday

Job Description:

This position supports strategic programs essential to maintaining U.S. Armed Forces’ readiness.  The successful Weld Engineer will contribute through supporting multiple project teams in the area of Laser Welding technologies.  They will also be a member of a project team, providing technical expertise and guidance in product design and process development. Activities include development of both weld and production processes, and procedures, for mechanical, electronic, and electro-mechanical assemblies. The Weld Engineer will support production through operator training, process issue resolution, and evaluation of existing operations for opportunities to improve efficiency, first pass yield, and scrap rates. The Weld Engineer will interact with customers, suppliers, and program teams to ensure products meet specified requirements.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for the implementation and development of laser-based processes and technology to meet the specified design requirementsProvide strong mechanical and technical leadership in laser welding technology fieldProactively maintain industry awareness and opportunities for new weld technologiesAnalyze engineering design documents and develop the methods, processes, tools, jigs, fixtures, required to fabricate the specified productDevelop and prepare work instructions, control plans, Process Failure Mode Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), and process validation plansLead the set-up and validation of new welding equipment and production lines Analyze manufacturing production problems and implement corrective actions involving designs, materials, and processes Provide technical expertise and support related to manufacturingIncorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operationsReview product designs for manufacturability and completenessTrain production personnel in new or existing operationsInterface with equipment vendors and specify equipment through writing Scope of Work documentsManage capital requirements for laser welder equipment upgrades and/or replacement to ensure sustainabilityPerform metallurgical evaluations; Cutting / Sectioning and EvaluationPrepare reports and white papers summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performanceConduct capacity analyses, capability studies, and gage repeatability and reproducibility studies Actively participate in Failure Review Board (FRB) investigationsPrepare tooling cost and engineering labor estimates for proposal responses

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.  In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.Minimum 4 years experience in laser welding of Aluminum, Stainless Steel, and TitaniumExperience related to the fabrication or assembly of close tolerance mechanical, electronic, or electro-mechanical piece parts Must be a United States CitizenMust be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Welding EngineeringSix (6)+ years of industry experience in laser weldingExperience in Ultrasonic welding and Resistance weldingExperience in programming laser welding systemsProficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel)Demonstrated skills and experience in drawing practices, engineering analysis, DoD development programs, procurement, integration, assembly, and test of hardwareExperience in the defense or aerospace industryExperience with ANSI J-STD-001, AS9100, and ANSI Y14.5Experience with SolidEdge and MinitabExperience with 6sig, 8D, CostPoint, TipQA

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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