Weld Engineer I - Reading Truck
Reading, PA 19601
About the Job
The Weld Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and auditing weld procedures and processes used at Reading Truck. The Weld Engineer is responsible for advancing the welding process at Reading Truck by developing, specifying, evaluating, implementing and expanding the use of new welding technologies including robotics and automation.
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
- Work with maintenance team, and outside contractors to implement new equipment and processes, improve performance, and minimize equipment downtime
- Provide design support for welding and joining projects
- Support and participate in lean initiatives
- 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
Required Credentials
- Bachelor's Degree in Welding, Materials Science, Metallurgical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
- 3 years of welding experience - min required
- Must pass CWI exam within 1 year of hire
- 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
- Ability to travel by car or plane will be required
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. As the world's largest upfitter of work trucks, 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
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 10 paid holidays
- Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
- Paid Training and Development Programs
J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
To learn more about careers with Reading Truck visit: https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers
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Travel Percentage: 15.0
Travel Required: Yes