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• 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.

• 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

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

• 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

Minimum Qualifications :

• 5+ years experience with fastening equipment, assembly tooling, or joint design strategy

• 2+ years experience supporting in-plant tooling and fastening implementation or troubleshooting

• 2+ years experience working in upfront development (content/SW definition, design revies, supplier development).

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

• 2+ years' experience with manufacturing (Plant, VOME, PTME, etc) - preferably accross multiple skill teams

• Strong interpsonal skills, presentation and communication ability

• Fastening foundational experience with the ability to both learn and teach

• Ability to travel and interface with NA Manufacturing plants

Preferred Qualifications :

• 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 we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

What you'll receive in return:

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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

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Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Relocation assistance 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.

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Requisition ID : 28280