Senior Fastening Specialist

Fastening Manufacturing 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 were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves
As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll 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

What youll do...

• 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.

Youll have...

• Bachelors Degree in Engineeringor equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Self-motivated organized hands-on and collaborate individual
• Willingness to work outside existing comfort zones
• Minimum 2 years direct experience with manufacturing (Plant VOME PTME etc) preferably across multiple skill teams
• Strong interpersonal skills presentation and communication ability
• Fastening foundation with the ability to both learn and teach
• Ability to travel and interface with NA Manufacturing Plants
• Strong problem solving abilities

Even better you may have...

• Masters degree in Engineering
• 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 Estic 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!

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 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits click here:
position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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