Fastening Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fastening Engineer We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. The purpose of the fastening engineer is: Lead global fastening tooling and standards to support future programs, campaign prevention, and reaction plans for Ford North America Final Assembly manufacturing facilities. Lead program-specific fastening project and strategy during development phase of the program through sourcing and Purchase order issuance. Working directly with NA Final Assembly Manufacturing plants. Execute overall fastening strategy, seeing it through to delivery -and- implementation Define, maintain, and update fastening tooling standards Assist in the development of and ensure full alignment on program costing

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 2+ years years direct experience with manufacturing (Plant, VOME, PTME, etc) - preferably across multiple skill teams

Nice To Haves

• Ability to manage multiple projects at once with great attention to detail
• Experience with Ford Tooling Suppliers - Atlas Copco, Stanley, Ingersoll Rand, Cleco, Etc.
• Experience working with cradle to grave tooling development
• Experience implementing or auditing manufacturing requirements, standards, and procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills, presentation, and communication ability
• Fastening foundation with the ability to both learn and teach
• Knowledge and experience with fastening equipment, assembly equipment, or joint design strategy
• Ability to travel and interface with NA Manufacturing Plants
• Strong problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Investigate, develop, and vet new fastening technologies and vendors.
• Work on Global Manufacturing Fastening Standards by Developing Procedures, Global Manufacturing Standards (GMR), Standard Cells, Gap Strategies with Product Development, Standard Costing for Future Model Programs, DC Tooling CAD Library in Teamcenter and Updates to GVOSS.
• Work with Cross Functional Teams in PAC Papers and Stop Ships to further Improve our Manufacturing Standards and Reduce Warranty Costs.
• Support the Development of New Fastening Technology into our North American Plants including Wireless Technology, Toolsnet 8 and Pulse Tool Technology.
• Implement Torque strategies and Angle Monitoring Limits into our North American Plants by gathering information from Product Development but more importantly, gain alignment with Product Development and the Plant during Launch Phases.
• Support the Implementation of Toolsnet 8 into our North American Plants to Support Angle Monitoring and Reducing FSAs.
• Drive Cost Studies ensuring Plants have Residual Torque Equipment, Torque Test Benches, TISS, TPPS and Tool Tracker.
• Lead the Development of Online and Offline Repair Strategies involving Wireless Tooling Reporting to the Quality Operating System.
• Work with a Team of Launch Engineers in Implementing Handheld DC Tools into the Plants for Future Model Programs.
• Support Upperbody and Underbody Tooling Team on Ford to Furnish Tooling Orders
• Lead 3rd Party Quality Auditors in Performing Yearly Audits at North American Plants for adherence to TISS Reports, Torque Routes, Fastening Procedures, Preventive Maintenance Status in Tool Tracker, TCNs and Torque Related Alerts.
• Support Plant and Ford of India Team in Performing Audits every 6 Months at each Plant for Fastener Releases, Process Sheets and Controller Programming Adherence

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees