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You’ll influence quality on multiple shifts, contributing to product launches and process excellence.\n\nCompensation / BenefitsImmediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care days and paid parental leaveTuition assistanceVehicle discount program for employees and familyPaid time off and holidaysSurveys and employee resource groups (ERGs)\nResponsibilitiesMaintain high weld and sealing quality by following the Ford control planLead joining activities for assigned new model launchesAssess joining feasibility using product development milestonesApply welding process knowledge to meet quality objectivesImplement weld certification strategies during launches and changesLead weld inspection and develop control plansApply engineering principles to improve manufacturing processesImplement corrective actions using 8D, 6-panel and related toolsIdentify sources of variation in production and drive containment and root-cause actionsSupport cross-functional resolution with Quality, Production and SuppliersReview incoming quality concerns and implement containment and corrective actionsWork flexible shifts, including weekends\nKey requirementsAssociate’s degree in mechanical, electrical or weld engineering related field or equivalent experience/education1+ years’ experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)Knowledge of Mechanical Joining, AC/DC welding, resistance spot welding, sealers and adhesiveExperience in a high-volume production facility (preferred)Weld certification (preferred)Experience with automotive welding engineering and quality analysis (preferred)Experience with Bosch controllersExperience with Kuka or Rockwell automationStrong written and verbal communication and teamwork skillsOutstnding written and oral communicationInterpersonal and team-building skillsProblem-solving orientationWelding processes and proceduresWeld control plans and certification8D problem solving","company":"Ford","rawCompany":"ford","city":"Elyria","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T04:35:46.342Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4121.00","title":"Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers","slug":"welders-cutters-solderers-and-brazers"},{"code":"17-2141.02","title":"Automotive Engineers","slug":"automotive-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336110","title":"Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"automobile-and-light-duty-motor-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"333992","title":"Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"welding-and-soldering-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"336370","title":"Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping","slug":"motor-vehicle-metal-stamping"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Joining Engineer","description":"Overview\nIn this role, you drive welding quality across high-volume production, leading joining activities for new model launches. 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