Body Welding Execution Engineer
Core
Lead weld verification, qualification, and program testing for vehicle launches and production, developing welding parameters and processes for automotive body shops.
Role type
Manufacturing Execution Engineer (Welding)
Builds
Common body welding systems, specifications, and standards for vehicle programs
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Welding engineering
Required skills
Resistance welding, Gas metal arc welding, Robotic welding systems, Weld verification procedures, Manufacturing requirements, CAD drawings, Mechanical systems, Electrical systems, Project management, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
FANUC robot programming, WTC weld controllers, Advanced high-strength steels, Aluminum alloys, Weld-fixture design, Metallographic sample preparation, Scanning electron microscopy, Simufact welding simulation, GM Welding & Joining Standards
Technologies
FANUC, WTC, Teamcenter, Microsoft Office, Teams, Simufact, Keyence microscopy, MTS tensile equipment, Miyachi ADAM
Responsibilities
Lead weld verification and qualification; develop welding parameters and processes; support integration and troubleshooting of plant-floor welding equipment; conduct weld evaluations and mechanical property testing; collaborate on cost estimation and productivity improvements; travel to support vehicle launches across North America
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC