Fastener Engineer

What youll be able to do:

• Collaborate with Engineering Design and Manufacturing teams to eliminate minimize and commonize assembly joints on new electric vehicle programs.
• Develop validate and implement innovative joining solutions that simplify products and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Own fastener and clip validation for full vehicle programs including test management root cause analysis and test documentation.
• Lead fastener and clip CAD authoring and PLM library management for full vehicle programs ensuring systems and processes for engineers to apply fasteners is efficient and scalable.
• Ensure quality at launch in partnership with manufacturing by specifying appropriate assembly equipment and torque tools and validating assembly design conditions are met in production.
• Train design engineers on fastener and clip fundamentals to promote more robust and efficient assembly design.

The minimum requirements we seek:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering or equivalent
• 7 years experience in automotive or related field
• Strong engineering fundamentals and ability to apply broadly to mechanical joining systems and manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modelling
• Proficiency in Atlassian and Microsoft productivity suites
• Excellent technical collaboration through written and verbal communication
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic work environment

Our preferred requirements:

• 3 years experience designing prototyping and testing mechanical joining systems
• 3 years experience in electric vehicle engineering
• Proficiency in manufacturing assembly methods and GD&T
• Strong proficiency in D 3DExperience or Catia V5 CAD software
• Working knowledge of vehicle dynamics automotive safety regulations and vehicle load case development

What youll receive in return:
As part of the Ford family youll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO retirement savings and stock investment plans incentive compensation and much more. Youll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility wed love to have you join us.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran status.

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