Manufacturing Tooling Engineer

Optimal Inc.; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Solution Company in Michigan seeks a Torque/Joint Engineer to lead TPPS studies, diagnose torque anomalies, and implement tool revisions on the assembly line. You will bridge engineering and the shop floor, documenting torque changes in TPPS/TISS and representing the plant in change meetings.

This role manages power tool procurement and control, including Atlas Copco and Stanley, and partners with Plant Personnel and PVT to ensure proper tool usage and reliability in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Lead torque and joint analyses to identify root causes of variances.
• Bridge engineering and shop floor between teams to implement revisions.
• Document torque changes in TPPS/TISS and participate in change meetings.

Responsibilities

• Procure, evaluate, and control all power tools.
• Support Line Supervision in containment and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Plant Vehicle Team to diagnose torque deviations.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Troubleshoot

Problem Solving

Good Manufacturing Practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld power tools

Multi-spindle tooling

Blind rivet systems

Job description

Position Description:

You will hone your fastening skills by mastering the physics of joints, analyzing complex torque and joint problems that baffle others, and establish all local plant power tool requirements to ensure our assembly line operates with world-class precision.
Partner with Plant Personnel and the Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) to diagnose torque and joint anomalies.
You will lead Torque Process Potential Studies (TPPS) and joint analyses to uncover the \"why\" behind every variance.
Engineer Solutions:
Support the PVT on assembly concerns, torque deviations, and fastener rejections. You aren't just identifying problems-you are implementing the engineering revisions that ensure proper tool usage and settings. Bridge the Gap: Act as the vital link between engineering and the shop floor. You will support Line Supervision in root cause identification and implement immediate, short-term containment plans during investigation phases. Master the Systems: Ensure every torque change is meticulously documented in TISS/TPPS software and represent the plant at Material Control/PVT change meetings to anticipate how new fasteners will impact the line.
Own the Arsenal: Manage the procurement, evaluation, and control of all power tools (Atlas Copco & Stanley). From initial VO installs of multi-spindle stations to initiating
\"Better Power Tool Methods,\" you are the architect of the plant's tooling strategy Guard Quality: Oversee the Torque Integrity Assurance Program (VOPFAG-241) and lead Error Proofing initiatives, functioning as the plant's focal point for all torque and joint issue for both launch and current products.

Skills Required:

• Leadership
• Technical Troubleshoot
• Problem Solving
• Good Manufacturing Practices

Education:

A high school diploma or GED

Requirements:

• The Leadership Edge: Proven team leadership skills and the ability to manage complex projects with a self-directed, \"take-charge\" mentality, as well as the ability to flex and rotate hours as needed.
• Technical Fluency: A fundamental understanding of handheld power tools and sophisticated vehicle assembly tooling, such as multi-spindle secure stations and blind rivet systems.
• Communication Mastery: Excellent oral and written skills, with the ability to translate technical data into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Problem-Solving Grit: Conflict resolution skills with a focus on the full lifecycle of a concern: leading interim containment, defining root causes, and validating permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• A Manufacturing Mindset: A distinct desire to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging manufacturing environment and the confidence to supervise and guide hourly personnel.

Use of AI Technology:

Unless expressly authorized in the interview/skill set validation instructions, candidates may not use AI tools or other third-party assistance during an interview or assessment to generate or provide substantive answers to interview questions. Candidates should answer organically in their own words, drawing on their own knowledge, skills, and experience. Failure to adhere to these expectations may result in the candidate being removed from consideration.