Ford Pro · 4 days ago
Fastening Engineer
20901 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expFord Pro is a leading company dedicated to building a better world through innovative manufacturing. The Fastening Engineer will lead global fastening tooling and standards, ensuring effective implementation and alignment across North American manufacturing plants.
AutomotiveFleet ManagementSoftware
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
2+ years years direct experience with manufacturing (Plant, VOME, PTME, etc) – preferably across multiple skill teams
Preferred
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
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.
Company
Ford Pro
Ford Pro is a productivity accelerator designed to drive the business forward, delivering solutions to commercial customers of all sizes.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Frick
Interim Head
Recent News
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