Ford Motor Company
Fastening Manufacturing Engineer
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, United States, 48120
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Fastening Manufacturing Engineer
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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, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
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.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Self‑motivated, organized, hands‑on, and collaborative 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
Master’s 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.
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.
Legal and Contact For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1
This position is a range of salary grades 6‑8.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1‑888‑336‑0660.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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Fastening Manufacturing Engineer
role at
Ford Motor Company
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, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
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.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Self‑motivated, organized, hands‑on, and collaborative 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
Master’s 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.
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.
Legal and Contact For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1
This position is a range of salary grades 6‑8.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1‑888‑336‑0660.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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