Welding Engineer - TWB

Job Description
Summary: TWB (Worthington Steel) is excited to welcome a Welding Engineer to join our team. This position is based in TWB's Monroe, MI facility with opportunities in all of the 10 other operational locations. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to support and develop welding processes in a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment. This position is an excellent chance to apply your knowledge and skills while working and developing with a diverse team. This person must be a highly creative and self-motivated individual with good communication skills and willing to work with people with a variety of backgrounds to achieve goals that require multi-skilled coordination. A hands-on and can-do mindset is essential for this position as you will be directly interacting with personnel on the manufacturing floor.
Career Support: The selected candidate will be mentored within the Corporate Engineering team in accordance with their current strengths and opportunities for development throughout their tenure with TWB. We have a strong commitment to developing and promoting talent within TWB and Worthington Steel and work with each individual to help build their career.
Why you will love working here:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance that starts on your first day!
• 401(K) Match + Employer contribution
• Tuition assistance and career-related education and development
• As Our Philosophy states: People are our most important asset. We treat others the way we want to be treated.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Quarterly profit sharing (with no cap!)

Responsibilities:

• Apply engineering and scientific principles in the design and execution of development projects
• Take on broad assignments that require originality and ingenuity in the materials joining field
• Develop and refine test methods to support new product development and process evaluations
• Assist in the development of manufacturing process capabilities for new product introductions
• Investigate and implement improvements to existing welding processes
• Stay up to date on the latest technology developments in the materials joining field
• Assist in troubleshooting existing welding processes
• Participate in training operators and maintenance personnel
• Investigate and develop new materials joining technologies
• Develop and maintain standardized operating procedures
• Take proactive measures to prevent product non-conformances related to process and quality
• Collaborate with Quality, Logistics, Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering personnel to ensure timely production support
• Interact with equipment suppliers to determine appropriate equipment and specifications
• Perform process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency improvement

Skills and Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgy, or Materials Science
• Working knowledge of industrial controls (PLC) and robotics - experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, 2D and 3D CAD
• Direct experience with welding processes - laser welding / FSW experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of solid-state welding processes
• Understanding of technical details and the ability clearly communicate details to stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) as well as the ability to adjust messaging to effectively communicate throughout the organization
• Familiarity or willingness to learn lean six sigma principles
• Strong critical thinking ability to analyze and solve problems
• Strong interpersonal & teamwork skills
• Quick learner who can perceive needs and work independently once trained
• Data driven problem solving approach including root cause analysis

Additional Requirements:

• Must be physically able to freely access all areas of the plant & grounds
• Must be able to travel as needed via most expeditious means
• Must have valid driver's license
• Ability to frequently bend & stoop and lift at least 50 pounds

About Us
Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.
Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel's expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.
As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its 4,600 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers' visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington operates 32 facilities in seven states and six countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel's purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees, and strengthening its communities.
Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran's status.