Torque Coordinator GM Defense

Job Description

• Champion a safety-first culture in all torque-related activities ensuring compliance with plant safety policies and lockout/tagout ergonomics and housekeeping standards.
• Ensure torque processes and equipment comply with corporate torque standards customer requirements and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Own the plant torque strategy for critical and safety-related fastenings including definition of fastening methods torque/angle specifications and confirmation plans.
• Maintain and update torque-related process control documentation (e.g. bills of operation PCPs torque standards work instructions) and ensure changes are effectively communicated to stakeholders.
• Partner with Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing to confirm that torque requirements are correctly reflected in job element sheets (JES) and standard operation sheets (SOS).

• Lead selection deployment and optimization of torque tools and controllers (e.g. DC tools nutrunners click/beam wrenches torque/angle monitoring systems).
• Define and maintain torque programs limits and parameter sets; periodically audit tools and programs to confirm correct setpoints and reaction strategies.
• Coordinate calibration preventive maintenance and repairs for torque tools in partnership with maintenance and suppliers; minimize downtime and ensure traceability of calibration records.

• Monitor torque performance metrics (e.g. first-time quality scrap rework torque confirmation results) and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Investigate torque-related quality issues and equipment problems using structured problem-solving methods; identify root cause and implement robust systemic solutions.
• Use statistical methods and data from torque systems (curves rundown angles failure codes) to validate process capability and refine torque limits.

• Provide torque engineering support for new product/program launches line moves and process changes including trials run-at-rate and validation builds.
• Participate in change management activities to assess torque impact of design changes new tooling and material changes; validate modifications through trials and documentation updates.

• Develop and deliver training for operators team leaders quality inspectors and maintenance on torque fundamentals proper tool use and reaction strategies.
• Mentor backup torque coordinators and key plant resources to build bench strength and sustain best practices.

• Serve as the plant subject matter expert for torque collaborating with Manufacturing Maintenance Engineering Quality Industrial Engineering and Supplier Quality.
• Participate in corporate/global torque forums to share lessons learned adopt best practices and align with global torque standards and scorecards.
• Communicate torque risks status and action plans clearly to plant leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Bachelors degree in an engineering manufacturing or technical discipline or related field.
• Minimum of two years experience in manufacturing or assembly operations.
• Candidate must either be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen U.S. permanent resident asylee or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to process data and apply structured problem-solving methods.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority; strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard office software and ability to learn plant systems (e.g. maintenance CMMS quality/production data systems).

• Onsite position in a manufacturing plant environment with frequent presence on the production floor.
• May require off-shift support weekend work and overtime during launches trials or critical issue resolution.
• Occasional travel to suppliers sister plants or corporate technical centers as required.

• Demonstrated experience with torque-controlled fastening processes and equipment (DC tools torque/angle systems mechanical torque tools).
• Experience in automotive/defense or similar complex assembly environment.
• Familiarity with corporate torque standards error-proofing concepts PFMEA control plans and layered process audits.
• Experience with plant floor monitoring or torque management systems and industrial communication networks.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing / Global Manufacturing System (GMS) and continuous improvement tools.

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