Fastening Systems Engineer (KTP)

• 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.
  • 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

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.
• Implementation of ToolsNet 8 into our North American Plants to Support Angle Monitoring and Reducing FSAs. Manage and maintain this system.
• Drive Cost Studies ensuring Plants have Residual Torque Equipment Torque Test Benches TISS TPPS and Tool Tracker.
• Work with a Team of Launch Engineers in Implementing Handheld DC Tools into the Plants for Future Model Programs.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain torque surveillance routes.
• Lead TPPS TISS and Torque Surveillance teams.
• Manage tooling and spare parts inventory.
• Manage tool PMs to meet annual PM requirements.
• Manage required joint torque studies with TPPS and launch bubble teams.
• Co-manage DC Electricians and DC Toolmakers with the maintenance team to direct trades towards daily priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years experience with fastening equipment assembly tooling or joint design strategy
• 2 years experience supporting in-plant tooling and fastening implementation or troubleshooting
• 2 years experience working in upfront development (content/SW definition design revies supplier development).
• 2 years experience with manufacturing (Plant VOME PTME etc) - preferably accross multiple skill teams
• Strong interpersonal skills presentation and communication ability
• Fastening foundational experience with the ability to both learn and teach
• Ability to travel and interface with NA Manufacturing plants

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to manage multiple projects at once with great attention to detail
• Knowledge and experience with fastening equipment assembly equipment or joint design strategy
• Experience with Ford Tooling Suppliers Atlas Copco Stanley Ingersoll Rand Etc.
• Experience working with cradle to grave tooling development
• Experience implementing or auditing manufacturing requirements standards and procedures

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

What youll receive in return:

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• Immediate medical dental and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care 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 Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.