BiW Joining Specialist

We are hiring a joining specialist for Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) - Developing & Maintaining robust Joining processes. This candidate will manage all Hot / Cold Joining processes to ensure Engineering Specifications of Joints are achievable and can be maintained.

• Experience in Hot Joining processes such as resistance spot welding, MIG, TIG etc
• Experience in Cold Joining processes such as SPR, Clinching etc
• Experience in working with differing Materials – Aluminium and Steel
• Experience in Laser Welding / Laser Braising Applications
• Developing Joining parameters and processes to Ensure Engineering specifications are achieved.
• Capable of overseeing the development and application of weld procedures
• Welding with Adaptive Feedback experience

• AC and MFDC Welding Experience

• Managing Design changes and adapting processes to suit.
• Managing Suppliers of key equipment in delivering joint integrity.
• Overseeing implementation rework processes for containment of any failures
• Developing Checking procedures for Plant to ensure ES maintained.
• Reviewing Material Specifications set by product Development, for manufacturing feasibility.
• Overseeing Joining department input into new AME delivered projects
• Investigating Future Technologies and feasibility for Manufacturing alongside PD Team
• Specification and Standard generation.
• Assisting & Advising Manufacturing Engineering on Manufacturing Joining Issues
• Project managing Line Builders to JLR in the correct application of JLR Joining Methods
• Support the Planning and co-ordinating of manufacturing Joining requirements for new model introduction and model year changes.
• Support Virtual build analysis with Timely and Robust Joint Integrity data
• Assist with New Model launch equipment commissioning when calibrating Joint Configurations
• Project manage work through development and monitoring of timing plans
• Ensure adherence to project deliverables (ISR / FPS / GPDS etc)
• Manage issues and escalate where appropriate
• Attend programme meetings and escalate where applicable
• Contribute to the development and submission of departmental responses to AIMS, Departmental Processes, Master Schedules, 8D and Fracas Leads etc

• Minimum Educated in Technical Field with a preference to Time served engineering apprenticeship or; Minimum of 5 years experience in a Hot / Cold Joining Background.
• Preferred Education is to Degree Qualified in appropriate Technical Field.
• CAD Experience preferred but not essential
• Manufacturing Application experience through design, through to Application and Launch
• Detailed Knowledge of Hot and Cold Joining process Implementation in an Automotive environment.
• Project management skills.

* Work for a successful and well-known international car producer
* Experience opportunities for career growth and personal development
* Have the opportunity to stay abroad and learn the processes from current production sites
* 13th salary
* Bonus 0-15% of the base salary
* Transport Allowance
* Pension contribution
* Life Assurance, accident and partial disability insurance and critical illness assurance
* Food vouchers
* Flexible benefits up to 300€ per year
* Social fund benefits