Global Fastening Engineering Lead — Hybrid (Tools & Standards)

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Back-up child care

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in the United States is seeking a Fastening Manufacturing Engineer to lead global fastening tooling and standards for North America Final Assembly plants, guiding strategy from development through sourcing and implementation.

You will work with plants, product development, and cross-functional teams to advance wireless tooling, Toolsnet 8, and pulse tool systems while defining torque monitoring strategies and driving cost studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong fastening foundation and the ability to learn and teach others.
• Willingness to travel and interface with North America Final Assembly plants.

Responsibilities

• Lead global fastening tooling and standards to support future programs and cost plans.
• Develop and implement fastening projects from development through sourcing and PO issuance.
• Collaborate with North America Final Assembly plants to execute fastening strategy.
• Define, maintain, and update fastening tooling standards.
• Assist in program costing development and alignment.
• Investigate, vet, and adopt new fastening technologies and vendors.
• Develop Global Manufacturing Standards and related tooling libraries.
• Work with cross-functional teams on PAC papers and Stop Ships to improve standards.
• Support new fastening technology in NA plants including Wireless Technology and Toolsnet 8.
• Implement torque strategies and angle monitoring during launches.
• Drive cost studies to ensure appropriate torque equipment and test benches.
• Lead third-party quality audits for adherence to fastening procedures and audits.

Skills

Fastening foundation

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Toolsnet 8

Pulse Tool Systems

Teamcenter

GVOSS

TISS

Tool Tracker

Job description

Ford Motor Company in the United States is seeking a Fastening Manufacturing Engineer to lead global fastening tooling and standards for North America Final Assembly plants, guiding strategy from development through sourcing and implementation.

You will work with plants, product development, and cross-functional teams to advance wireless tooling, Toolsnet 8, and pulse tool systems while defining torque monitoring strategies and driving cost studies.