Welding Engineer

Industrial Recruitment Solutions are currently recruiting for a Production/Welding Engineer for their Automotive Client in the West Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent role within a well-established and growing business. Hours: * 10:00–18:00, Monday–Friday (37.5 hours/week) * Support until 20:00 may be required if production issues arise Pay Rate: * Competitive (dependant on experience and ability) Job Duties: * Support production in setting up manual welding machines (both spot and projection) * Set up CO2 and spot-welding robot cells as production requires * Carry out jig and program changes on CO2 and spot-welding machines (robot and manual) * Support production in solving problems and breakdowns in a professional manner, ensuring production is back up and running as soon as possible * Programme new jobs to be processed through camera poke yoke systems * Take responsibility for upkeep of machines and report any issues to the production engineering team * Ensure that any MaintainX job cards raised are completed in a timely manner * Adhere to health and safety, environmental and quality policies and procedures, and make sure department colleagues do the same * Manufacture and repair welding fixtures, check gauges and related equipment as required * Provide support to new projects’ team for the introduction of new business, including trial runs and process validation * Communicate efficiently with colleagues and stakeholders, delivering accurate information * Perform any additional tasks within the role’s capabilities, or as directed by the process engineering team or other members of staff * Undertake pass-off checks on parts when the Quality team is unavailable Key Issues: * Support production in meeting its weekly goals * Support new projects team with the introduction of new work into the business * Ensure all daily maintenance is kept up to date in your area * Look at OEE on existing processes and carry out improvements * Support in the design and manufacturing of weld fixtures * Help the Quality department solve production-related quality issues * Be a team player and communicate effectively at all levels Requirements: * Knowledge of press work * Knowledge of PLC systems * Experience with CO2, spot, and projection welding * Robot programming knowledge (Fanuc or Motoman) * NVQ or C&G in mechanical engineering (desirable) * Forklift licence (desirable) * Abrasive wheel regulations knowledge (desirable) Application Instructions:at IRS Dudley