Description
We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer (Fastening SME) to join our team. As a key member 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.
In this position, you'll serve as the Manufacturing Engineer fastening subject matter expert and provide support to all PTME program teams and Powertrain plants when required. You'll assist program teams in deploying fastening equipment on new programs, create and maintain procedures and documentation, conduct training activities, and develop new fastening techniques and technologies.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and reviewing fastening system EVPs for new programs
- Confirming fastening system adherence to core checklists and standards
- Reviewing and recommending fastening parameters and error proofing methods
- Supporting program teams with developing FMA documentation as it applies to fastening processes
- Creating and maintaining Fastening Single Point Lessons
- Leading/supporting Fastening Forum
- Leading/supporting Fastening Engineering Meeting
- Conducting Lab Analysis (Ultrasound, Residual Torque, Elongation) to validate joint design and fastening system parameters
- Using data analysis tools (Qualityworx, TNET 8, AI/Machine Learning) to identify root causes of fastening quality issues
- Conducting internal training to improve the fastening skill set of the process and controls engineering teams
- Developing appropriate fastening reference materials
- Working with fastening system vendors to develop appropriate training materials for operating and maintaining their equipment
Additionally, the Fastening SME will work with the Fastening Technical Specialist to develop, improve and maintain standards, specifications and requirements.
You'll have extensive knowledge of statistical methods, familiarity with data collection and analysis tools like Sciemetrics ES, Studio or Dashboard and Toolsnet, and knowledge of joint evaluation methods (ultrasound, pressure mapping and tensile testing).
You'll also have the ability to configure and write programs in the Atlas Copco fastening ecosystem (PF Flex, PF 4000, PF 6000, and ST Wrench) and the Bosch fastening ecosystem (BS350/BS310/Ergo Spin).
Even better, you may have the ability to conduct joint evaluations using ultrasound, pressure mapping and tensile testing, perform transducer calibrations, understand joint failure modes (including fatigue and vibration induced failures), and know gasketed joint designs.
This position requires at least 4 days in the office or Ford facility and some overnight travel (25%).