Joining Lead Engineer/welding Engineer

1 week ago


Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Optima UK Inc Ltd Full time

Optima are working with an automation company based in Rugby who are looking for a
Welding/Joining Lead Engineer to join their business.


The goal of the role is to ensure compliance of process technologies (Resistance Welding, SPR, Adhesives/Sealing, Laser, FDS, MIG/MAG, Hemming).

Responsible to drive the integration from the start of SE and throughout project (design, procurement, manufacturing,integration, installation at customer site) up to final Customer acceptance.


You will be leading a team of Joining Engineers and working in full cooperation with the project Team (including representatives from Engineering, Project and Site Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing) and Customer project team representatives.


Main areas of responsibilities are:

  • Focused on Time, Cost, Risk Management and Scope Change
  • Identifying opportunities and recommending changes that improve productivity, reduce cost, eliminate waste and improve the overall business. Track and submit reports on progress of the project
  • Plan project technical activities and staffing (times, costs)
  • Act as technical interface to customers through liaison and project meetings
  • Lead technical support in SE Joining Technologies:
  • Lead SE validation of product and equipment
  • Interfaces with customer to review the product design. Strong emphasis placed on design for manufacture. Leads test method assessment and validation activities.
  • Assesses and approves the joining equipment as fit for purpose.
  • Provide technical assistance at the customer site
  • Coordinate resources with the Site Manager
  • Create/coordinate documentation compliant with customer SE and Commissioning standards
  • Maintain good relationships with customers through quick effective feedback

Required Knowledge & Skills

  • Previous Leadership experience
  • Project planning and monitoring
  • Generalpurpose IT tools: Microsoft, Google, CAD analysis software
  • Creation of technical reports
  • Problem solving and decision making methodology
  • Customers production processes and standards
  • General assembly processes and new technologies
  • BIW Joining Technologies
  • Resistance Welding, SPR, Adhesive/Sealing, Laser, FDS, MIG/MAG, Hemming
  • Analysing and interpreting test data
  • C&SM KPI monitoring and actions definition
  • Proficient in commissioning process mainly related to startup of automatic lines

Behavioral Competencies

  • Travel availability
  • Strong communication skills at all levels.
  • Strong teamwork attitude
  • Problem solving & implementation of countermeasures.
  • Coach, empower and develop others
  • Have an aptitude/drive to reduce risk, poor quality and waste

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required or Engineering degree (preferred)
  • Experience in specific Joining Technology processes
  • Significant customer SE and site working experience


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