Welding Engineer at Ford Middle East & Africa

Job Description

The Welding Engineer is responsible for leading a well-organized and Effective Body Construction Welding Engineering Department to world class standards.

Positions Details:

• Supervise and control Absenteeism of Personnel <3%.
• Lead Start Up and Quality Procedures specific to Welding Quality and ensure Standards are met.
• Provide necessary resources to maintain production flow with no/minimal defects.
• Ensure defects are contained in base department and all repairs are to the required specifications and regulations.
• Undertake root cause analysis complete with ICA and PCA should defects be experienced.
• Drive continuous improvement on systemic abnormalities to prevent reoccurrence and drive weld quality improvements.
• Ensure Destructive and Non-Destructive welding targets are timeously met.
• Coach, teach, and feedback on resolution of abnormalities (ANDON), and confirm closure of concerns.
• Lead training development activities to upskill Team Members.
• Confirm work areas adhere to 5S standards of workplace organization.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience in Resistance Spot Welding within an automotive Industry.
• Welding and general mechanical experience.
• Production Knowledge and Experience.
• Manufacturing Engineering Knowledge and Experience.
• Knowledge and experience of Robotic and Welding technology within a Body Shop environment. Safety and housekeeping.

Qualifications & Experience:

• NDip/Degree – Mechanical / Welding Engineering
• Minimum of 2-3 years within the Automotive Industry.