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. What will you make today?
As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
In this position...
The Fastening Engineers are the leads on fastening tooling development and technologies, on a non-program specific basis. The Fastening Engineers are the owners of fastening standards and procedures.
You'll have...
2+ years experience with fastening equipment, assembly tooling, or joint design strategy2+ years experience supporting in-plant tooling and fastening implementation or troubleshootingHigh School Diploma or GED 2+ years' experience with manufacturing (Plant, VOME, PTME, etc) - preferably accross multiple skill teamsStrong interpsonal skills, presentation and communication abilityFastening foundational experience with the ability to both learn and teach
Even better, you may have...
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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What you'll do...
The purpose of the fastening engineer is:Lead global fastening tooling and standards to support future programs, campaign prevention, and reaction plans for Lima Engine Plant.Lead program-specific fastening project and strategy during development phase of the program <PS> through sourcing and Purchase order issuance.Execute overall fastening strategy, seeing it through to delivery -and- implementationDefine, maintain, and update fastening tooling standardsAssist in the development of and ensure full alignment on program costingInvestigate, develop, and vet new fastening technologies and vendorsWork 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.Lead 3rd Party Quality Auditors in Performing Yearly Audits at Lima Engine Plant for adherence to TISS Reports, Torque Routes, Fastening Procedures, Preventive Maintenance Status in Tool Tracker, TCNs and Torque Related Alerts.Support Plant in Performing Audits every 6 Months at each Plant for Fastener Releases, Process Sheets and Controller Programming Adherence