Role Summary/Purpose The Welding Engineering Technician / Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the manufacturing operations for the Fabrications Value Stream with expertise in metal forming, welding, machining, and lean manufacturing principles. This role will play a critical role in supervising the welding operations to ensure a smooth and efficient production process. This multifaceted role will involve technical expertise in welding processes, project management skills, and leadership abilities to supervise and lead a team of production workers. Essential Responsibilities: • Welding Process Optimization: Implement and develop welding procedures to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. Work closely with the engineering team to improve welding techniques and select appropriate materials. • Quality Assurance: Conduct regular inspections of welding work to ensure compliance with industry standards and company specifications. Develop and maintain quality control measures to uphold product integrity. • Production Supervision: Lead a team of production workers, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback. Foster a positive work environment to promote productivity and teamwork. • Production Planning: Collaborate with the production planning team to ensure timely completion of projects and adherence to production schedules. • Equipment Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and calibration of welding equipment. Identify and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime. • Health and Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and best practices in welding operations. Conduct regular safety training for team members and ensure a safe working environment. • Problem Solving: Analyze production issues, troubleshoot welding problems, and implement effective solutions to minimize defects and waste. • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement. Initiate and lead improvement projects to enhance production capabilities. • Documentation: Maintain accurate records of welding processes, production data, and quality control measures. • Production Management: Responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the manufacturing processes to meet production schedules and targets. They must ensure that production runs smoothly and efficiently to achieve maximum output. Desired Characteristics • Proven mentoring and coaching abilities including the proficiency to motive and inspire others • Ability to deal fairly and equitably with employees • Clear thinker with the proven proficiency to translate strategies into actionable plans • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Change agent with energy, passion, and enthusiasm • Ability to work with all levels of the organization, displaying strong interpersonal and leadership skills • Strong problem solving, quantitative, and analytical skills • Exposure to and experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles Qualifications/Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred. Will consider experience in lieu of degree. • 5 years of proven experience in welding engineering and production supervision. • Strong knowledge of various welding processes, materials, and equipment. • Familiarity with industry standards and codes (e.g., AWS, ASME). • Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) preferred. • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team. • Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges. • Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high-quality standards. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams. • Knowledge of production planning and scheduling is an advantage. • Safety-conscious with a clear understanding of workplace health and safety regulations.