Come Join the Toledo Tool & Die Team!

Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool and Die has diligently served the people of both of those great states since 1940. It was a company founded on one simple principle: to do the finest work possible for our clients and to deliver on every promise we make. Today Toledo Tool & Die has three facilities in the Toledo area and one in Pioneer, Ohio.

Toledo Tool & Die is adding a Weld Engineer to our team to support our continued growth.

This is a full-time position based in Toledo, Ohio. We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment.

Come join our team! Hours for this position are typically:

• 1st Shift - Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 4:00pm

Must be available to work overtime (daily, weekend & some holidays).

WHAT TOLEDO TOOL & DIE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Weekly pay
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Relocation assistance (if needed)

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT FOR THIS POSITION:

• Previous experience in Weld Engineering
• Automotive experience
• Knowledge of Robotic Welding
• Strong work ethic
• Positive attitude
• Consistent attendance
• Willingness to learn
• Safety minded

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Weld Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving welding processes to ensure product quality, safety, and efficiency. This role supports production by establishing welding procedures, troubleshooting weld issues, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives related to welding operations.

Summary of essential job functions

• Develop welder requirements and designs as required for quoting new business.
• Specify, source, and implement welding process equipment, development of preventative maintenance programs for plant welding equipment; establish data for proper process parameters; adjustment and spare parts requirements for welding equipment.
• Develop and maintain a Plant Welding Standards Manual for the purpose of providing operational guidelines, directing, and coordinating improvements for products and process design. Manual to include operational guidelines, process parameters, process theory, PM, quality control, troubleshooting, material and product limitations, etc…
• Remain current with new technologies for the purpose of incorporating improvements in welding process.
• Develop and maintain inventories of plant welding equipment. Direct areas for improvements and process development.
• Work with product design personnel to assure manufacturability of designs.
• Develop justification for the purchase of new production equipment that will meet budgetary requirements and maintain a competitive position.
• Apply technical knowledge to recommend processes and equipment applicable to the metal manufacturing requirements.
• Utilize cut and etch equipment to optimize welding process parameters.
• Update welding equipment specifications.
• Develop and conduct in house welding training program for the purpose of insuring proper welding techniques are utilized throughout plant operations.
• Utilize methods of continuous improvement.
• Stop production if defective or unsafe parts or conditions appear.
• Other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Leads root cause analysis in the resolution of any test failures. Reviews and approves the analysis with the appropriate engineering management resources to resolve and particularly difficult problems. Ensure the appropriate management teams are brought in for any potential safety concern.
• Assist in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to affect continual improvement in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Prepare cost estimates. Plan and execute engineering changes.
• Prioritize and complete multiple tasks as scheduled with minimal supervision and work overtime as needed (daily, weekends, shutdown, etc…)
• Identify and record any problems relating to product, process and quality systems.
• Initiate, recommend, and provide solutions through designated channels and then verify implementation of solutions to problems.
• Responsible to process and document problem solving methodologies, such as 8D, 5Y and Fishbone Diagrams.

• A Bachelor degree in Weld Engineering, a similar technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• At least three (3) years in the weld engineering function that displays progressive work-related skill, knowledge, or experience in a fast-paced, high volume manufacturing environment is required. Preferably with an OEM or Tier I/II supplier in the automotive environment.
• Strong computer skills, including but not limited to, Microsoft Software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Knowledge of Welding processes and procedure