Weld Engineer
Kalamazoo, MI 
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Job Description
Position: Weld Engineer
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Remote Status: On-Site
Job Id: 1709
# of Openings: 1
Company Overview:
Dura-Shiloh is inspired to play a lead role in advancing safe, sustainable, and innovative mobility. Our Agile focus on product innovation and process efficiency builds expertly crafted lightweight products and mechatronic systems that deliver superior function and value.
Success is only created through the well-being of our customers, our people, and our plant. Our world continues to become more connected with mobility at the forefront of innovation. As vehicles transform to lightweight and electric platforms, Dura-Shiloh will continue to inspire and lead.
To learn more about our company, visit durashiloh.com
Our benefits include bonuses; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; service and performance awards as well as various social and recreational activities.
Who we want:
  • Collaborative partners.People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data, and insights to drive continuous improvement.
  • Business-oriented evaluators.People who effectively interpret information to demonstrate the effects of business initiatives, regulations, management, and leadership teams.
Objective of Position:
The Process (Weld) Engineer has the oversight of the engineering projects and support of line developments, and ensures support of our production processes. Participates and leads advanced welding engineering projects supporting e.g. (new) line developments according to welding regulations and customer specifications.

Responsibilities and Technical Skills:

- Plans, coordinates and monitors production of prototypes and jig manufacturing related to welding techniques

- Coordinates and standardizes welding and cutting accessories including stocking

- Further develops welding standards

- Monitors the welding quality and supports production in troubleshooting welding problems applying BOSLE techniques and methodologies

- Handles welding-related complaints

- Drives continuous improvement and initiatives particularly with regard to welding technique and cutting method

- Acts as primary training source for welding operations and engineering to minimize production downtime

- Sets-up reporting and information system for the manufacturing of the plant under consideration of the global/regional standards

- Enforces and follows safety procedures, being attentive to unsafe behaviors or conditions, and taking necessary corrective actions

- Provides support to all activities assigned by the direct supervisor.

Required/Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in weld engineering or equivalent work experience
- 2+ years in manufacturing, automotive manufacturing preferred
- Weld certified
- Basic computer skills such as MS Office, PLEX preferred
- Technical Skills: Troubleshooting, Metallurgy, MIG and Robotic welding
- Soft Skills: time management, team oriented, critical thinking, adaptability and communication skills are a MUST.
Benefits Package:
As of your hire date, you will be eligible for an excellent package of benefits, including medical, dental, prescription drug, vision, life insurance, and short-term/long-term disability.
Bonus Program:
The bonus target for this plan is 5% Bonus plan awards are based on overall company performance and individual contribution factors as related to your goals & objectives.
What you will enjoy:
  • Culture that supports teamwork to deliver results.
  • 5% annual bonus
  • Workplace where teams care about each other and your voice is heard.
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • 401(k) program with 4% company match
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity
Dura-Shiloh is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Shiloh is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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