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Reading Truck- Manufacturing Engineer (Welding) at Reading Truck
Reading Truck
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Manufacturing
Posted 3 days ago
JOB DESCRIPTION
How You Will Make an Impact
The Manufacturing Engineer (Welding) is responsible for developing, maintaining, and auditing weld procedures and processes used at Reading Truck Group. The Weld Engineer is responsible for advancing the welding process at Reading Truck Group by developing, specifying, evaluating, implementing and expanding the use of new welding technologies.
The Nuts and Bolts
Define, specify and maintain the welding and joining procedures and processes to optimize manufacturing process safety, quality and efficiency
Advance the welding processes and Readings' manufacturing competitiveness through the implementation of robotics and automation for welding and joining initiatives at Reading Truck Group locations
Project manage welding and joining projects
Design and analyze labor and space requirements, product design, quality requirements, workflow, layout of equipment and workspace to maximize efficiency, consistency and effectiveness of welding operations and projects
Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to design processes that produce product within product and process specifications
Review and analyze product sketches, designs, models, and drawings to make recommendations to improve in weld-ability and manufacturability
Promote company safety policies and develop technical solutions to improve operational safety
Work with maintenance team, and outside contractors to implement new equipment and processes, improve performance, and minimize equipment downtime
Actively support in the daily activities of production teams
Provide design support for welding and joining projects
Support and participate in lean initiatives, and develop the welding and joining processes to provide customers with products that meet or exceed customer requirements and drive continuous safety, quality and productivity improvements
Assist in response to infant warranty claims and quality issues with root cause analysis and corrective actions
Monitor and optimize the use of consumables in the welding, joining and grinding operations
Champion a welding steering committee; Oversee and present periodic audits for welding process equipment
Oversee the certification of welders to American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 throughout the organization
Keep the leadership regular updated of the key metrics and progress of each project
Responsible for estimating and executing projects within budget and on-time
Perform other duties as required or directed by the management
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent working knowledge of assembly and welding procedures and processes
Skilled is SolidWorks or 3D modeling software is preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs is required
Excellent organizational skills
Proficient Project Management skills
Ability to engage peers, direct reports, and other associates to solve problems and develop improved methods, resolve issues or constraints
Effective oral and written communication; excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with multiple departments
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to oversee, guide, and train engineering technicians, maintenance personnel, and operations personnel in the areas of welding and welding technologies
Position Qualifications & Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Welding, Materials Science, Metallurgical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
Experience :
Three (3) to seven (7) years of welding experience
Five years of experience in truck body or other similar sheet metal welding industry preferred
Experience with welding robotics is required
Experience with Lean Manufacturing is preferred
Experienced in supporting and/or implementing welding automation
Familiar with DFM, DFMEA, PFMEA and their applications
Certification/License:
AWS CWI required, or similar
How We Make an Impact
At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!
Some of Our Total Rewards
We offer big company perks with small company culture:
AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.
To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page
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The Manufacturing Engineer (Welding) is responsible for developing, maintaining, and auditing weld procedures and processes used at Reading Truck Group. The Weld Engineer is responsible for advancing the welding process at Reading Truck Group by developing, specifying, evaluating, implementing and expanding the use of new welding technologies.
The Nuts and Bolts
Define, specify and maintain the welding and joining procedures and processes to optimize manufacturing process safety, quality and efficiency
Advance the welding processes and Readings' manufacturing competitiveness through the implementation of robotics and automation for welding and joining initiatives at Reading Truck Group locations
Project manage welding and joining projects
Design and analyze labor and space requirements, product design, quality requirements, workflow, layout of equipment and workspace to maximize efficiency, consistency and effectiveness of welding operations and projects
Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to design processes that produce product within product and process specifications
Review and analyze product sketches, designs, models, and drawings to make recommendations to improve in weld-ability and manufacturability
Promote company safety policies and develop technical solutions to improve operational safety
Work with maintenance team, and outside contractors to implement new equipment and processes, improve performance, and minimize equipment downtime
Actively support in the daily activities of production teams
Provide design support for welding and joining projects
Support and participate in lean initiatives, and develop the welding and joining processes to provide customers with products that meet or exceed customer requirements and drive continuous safety, quality and productivity improvements
Assist in response to infant warranty claims and quality issues with root cause analysis and corrective actions
Monitor and optimize the use of consumables in the welding, joining and grinding operations
Champion a welding steering committee; Oversee and present periodic audits for welding process equipment
Oversee the certification of welders to American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 throughout the organization
Keep the leadership regular updated of the key metrics and progress of each project
Responsible for estimating and executing projects within budget and on-time
Perform other duties as required or directed by the management
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent working knowledge of assembly and welding procedures and processes
Skilled is SolidWorks or 3D modeling software is preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs is required
Excellent organizational skills
Proficient Project Management skills
Ability to engage peers, direct reports, and other associates to solve problems and develop improved methods, resolve issues or constraints
Effective oral and written communication; excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with multiple departments
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to oversee, guide, and train engineering technicians, maintenance personnel, and operations personnel in the areas of welding and welding technologies
Position Qualifications & Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Welding, Materials Science, Metallurgical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
Experience :
Three (3) to seven (7) years of welding experience
Five years of experience in truck body or other similar sheet metal welding industry preferred
Experience with welding robotics is required
Experience with Lean Manufacturing is preferred
Experienced in supporting and/or implementing welding automation
Familiar with DFM, DFMEA, PFMEA and their applications
Certification/License:
AWS CWI required, or similar
How We Make an Impact
At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!
Some of Our Total Rewards
We offer big company perks with small company culture:
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tool Purchase Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off and 10 Observed (Paid) Holidays
- Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
- Paid Training and Development Programs
AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.
To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page
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