What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welding Engineer position at Tenneco?
Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.
Summary
This position is responsible for the design, procurement and servicing of special tools, machines and fixtures required to support the capital, new part and cost reduction programs of the plant. Provide engineering support for all existing products being produced.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Summary
This position is responsible for the design, procurement and servicing of special tools, machines and fixtures required to support the capital, new part and cost reduction programs of the plant. Provide engineering support for all existing products being produced.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Analyzing engineering designs for welding requirements
- Managing welding procedures, processes, and documentation.
- Generating welding procedures to help the manufacturing and welding teams.
- Provide accurate information on methods, tooling and equipment required to manufacture products being quoted
- Design and specify tools and capital machinery; obtain approval for funds disbursement; control construction quality and timing; and assist in installation and start-up at the plant
- Assist in maintaining plant productivity, quality and profitability by resolving process deficiencies and/or by suggesting process improvement
- Troubleshoot the operation of tools, fixtures and machines as requested to correct or improve their operation
- Improve existing GMAW welding equipment, develop new welding equipment, develop new welding methods, techniques, and procedures and modify current welding methods, techniques and procedures
- Work with Controls Engineer to maintain and improve vision poka-yokes that apply to welded components.
- Lead weld automation projects and provide engineering expertise in robots and power supplies.
- Work with maintenance technicians to create, verify and maintain documentation in regard to weld modifications.
- Train maintenance and operating on manufacturing weld process to improve understanding
- Implement cost reduction proposals and follow-up to ensure success in achieving project goals
- Coordinate with the organization’s internal teams to improve product quality and meet customer requirements
- Other duties as assigned
- Must have a strong work ethic
- Must be well organized and a self-starter
- Must be able to follow detailed instructions
- Must have the ability to identify and solve problems and make logical decisions
- Must be able to work with precision and a high level of accuracy
- Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable and able to focus on task at hand
- Possess strong time management skills
- Ability to set up and operate a variety of machine tools
- Ability to use hand or power tools
- Ability to weld metal parts, components or structures; able to use TIG welding equipment
- Ability to fabricate, assemble or disassemble manufactured products by hand
- Ability to understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
- Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
- Working knowledge of gages such as dial calipers, micrometers, indicators, etc.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to interact with employees in a professional manner
- Ability to speak and write English fluently
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
- Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately
- Works effectively under stressful conditions; adjusts to multiple and conflicting demands; shows resilience under ambiguous and changing circumstances; modifies behavior and plans as necessary to attain goals
- Possesses intellectual agility; readily accepts the challenges of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence of complex ideas
- Good project management, negotiation, problem-solving and computer skills
- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively even when relating complex information; promotes a free flow of information through the organization; listens actively; tailors message to audience
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
- Gathers relevant information systematically; considers a broad range of issues or factors; grasps complexities and perceives relationships among problems or issues; uses accurate logic in analyses
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or similar technical field of study) or equivalent industrial experience
- Experience in automotive manufacturing, fabrication and assembly processes preferred
- Experience with CAD design and computer programs
- Some travel which could include overnight stays
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