**About Us **
GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.
Role Purpose:
Evaluate welding requirements to determine the most cost effective welding application, define the process including any fixture requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop laser welding techniques and procedures used in production.
Resolve production issues related to laser welding processes.
Lead customer response and communication when it comes to welding type, welding equipment, and laser generation equipment.
Select and document appropriate laser welding equipment and settings.
Work with manufacturing team to create process control documentation for each welding operation.
Implementation of ultrasonic testing for weld porosity, cracks and off-position welds with master and validation / verification parts.
Work with quality team to create and coordinate testing activities and reporting requirements.
Responsible for designs and specifications of welding fixtures.
Provide technical guidance and expertise on welding related issues.
Research, develop and test new welding methods, processes and procedures.
Collaborate with Production and Development Engineers in the design and development of new products.
Test and evaluate new materials and weld joints.
Works with Manufacturing and Engineering to determine potential applications for laser welding for future technology savings to meet customer requirements i.e. decrease weight, improved mpg.
Ensures that laser welding cells are utilized safely and to improve productivity and quality of parts.
Analyze, develop and achieve precision weld requirements for parts pertaining to dimensions and tolerances of finished work-piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
Develop, teach and maintain all weld monitoring system.
Programs, tools and operates robot during initial production to verify accuracy of machine settings and programmed data.
Verifies conformance of finished work-piece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
Troubleshoots programming, fixtures and production related issues as necessary by operating and/or observing equipment to detect malfunctions or non-conforming conditions and adjusts machine controls as required.
Benchmarks and monitors daily production processes on laser welding cells.
Develops procedures and work instructions related to the laser welding process across multiple part numbers/programs.
Trains set-up personnel on production, quality and safety procedures associated with laser welding.
Performs all job functions to meet acceptable quality and performance standards.
Communicates with other departments to coordinate activities, eliminate problems and facilitate work flow.
Follows all safety procedures and wears safety equipment or apparel as required.
The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.
Responsible for communicating when there is an issue affecting the Environment, Health, Safety or Quality to his / her respective Manager.
10% international travel, depending on new products and processes.
Formal Qualifications & Experience:
5-8 years related experience in laser welding manufacturing.
Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering
Strong drive to succeed and a willingness to take projects and tasks to completion.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and on a team.
Desirable
Weld Safety Officer Certification / Experience
7 years related experience in laser welding manufacturing.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on welding metallurgy.
Extensive experience with laser weld design, tool design, service, equipment builds, laser technology, applications engineering, repairing and maintenance of welding equipment, and customer management.
Hands-on welding engineer with familiarity in a variety of laser welding processes and equipment
You should be proficient in:
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