Joining Engineer
Halewood, UK
Contract
Company Description
Join the world of the future in a fast-growing international company! You will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and help shaping the future within an engineering company which is at the heart of innovation. We serve clients in the aerospace, automotive, nuclear and renewable energy sectors. We focus on design, construction, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, decommissioning and dismantling also covering logistics and documentation.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Joining Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with SCA adhesive equipment and Tucker Self-Pierce Riveting (SPR) systems. You will be responsible for joining activities onsite, implementing, and optimizing joining processes in manufacturing operations, ensuring the quality and efficiency of assemblies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process Development & Optimization:
* Develop, implement, and optimize adhesive joining processes using SCA adhesive dispensing equipment.
* Set up, maintain, and improve Tucker SPR systems for high-volume production lines.
* Ensure all joining processes meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
* Conduct tests, troubleshoot issues, and optimize joining parameters to improve product integrity and process cycle times.
* Equipment Management:
* Installation, configuration, and maintenance of SCA adhesive equipment and Tucker SPR systems.
* Coordinate with equipment suppliers and vendors for updates, service, and technical support.
* Quality Assurance:
* Collaborate with the quality engineering team to ensure the structural integrity of the joins and maintain quality standards.
* Use data analysis tools to monitor performance metrics of adhesive and SPR processes.
* Drive corrective actions in case of process deviations or quality concerns.
* Collaboration & Support:
* Work closely with design, production, and R&D teams to ensure seamless integration of joining technologies into product designs.
* Provide technical support to production teams for troubleshooting and resolving joining-related issues.
* Assist in training production and maintenance staff on the correct operation and maintenance of joining equipment.
* Documentation & Reporting:
* Maintain accurate records of process parameters, equipment maintenance, and performance data.
* Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for adhesive and SPR joining processes.
* Generate reports on process efficiency, quality, and improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
*
* Proven experience working with SCA adhesive equipment in a manufacturing setting.
* Strong knowledge of Tucker SPR systems and self-piercing riveting processes