Job Description

Welding/Robotics Engineer
KSM Industries
Germantown, WI

Welding Applications:

Provide leadership and oversight with regards to all welding equipment and operations which includes the implementation of manual, robotic and laser welding processes and procedures.  This position will also perform engineering assignments relative to the collaborative development and design of tools, dies, fixtures and jigs for welding applications.  Duties include analyzing operational requirements, designs, dimensions, materials and specifications regarding tooling and fixture decisions for all robotic and manual welding processes and support for KSM welding associates on quality and productivity improvements.  Knowledge of Solid works preferred as additionally this position may work with the design team and estimating in preparation of drawings, cost estimates, etc.

Robotics Applications:

This position would be actively involved in expanding the company’s efforts with regards to identification and implementation of automated welding solutions, including project reviews and equipment selection.   Once procured, this person will also lead and support the programming activities by demonstrating the ability to organize and formulate programs for weld robots and “cobots”.  This role could expand into other automation applications as well.

Key Duties :

• Discover, develop, and deliver manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost within our welding value stream.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to analyze data that identifies manufacturing process improvement opportunities, prioritize manufacturing process improvement development activities and defining implementation roadmaps.
• Develop a partnership with Design Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering in related Design for Welding activities and development of engineering/drafting standards to support process and automation implementations and the sustained use of the assets in current production and through NPD launches.
• Work collaboratively with Sales, and Leadership team to create a strategy that utilizes and leverages our core investments to drive increased return on assets, including working with manufacturing leaders on strategies for value flow activities, effective labor utilization, skills identification and skills development supporting automation.
• Encourage and educate leaders through pioneering techniques to accelerate adoption of new, advanced manufacturing technologies.

Key Skills:

• Robotic Controls engineering experience, with knowledge of Miller Perform Arc and Fanuc robotic systems preferred.
• Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Engineering along with a minimum of 2+ years Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering, or  related Operational roles experience
• Minimum 5+ years in light sheet metal fabrication and welding experience
• Sound understanding and experience in leading continuous improvement of processes. 
• Strong experience in new welding technologies, including robotics, and machine programming.
• Demonstrated experience in Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFM/A)
• Relative experience with Automation capital equipment, sheet metal fabrication, and knowledge on equipment maintenance.
• CWI preferred

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