Manufacturing Engineer (Fastening SME)

Role Overview This role will serve as the Manufacturing Engineer fastening subject matter expert and will provide support to all PTME program teams and Powertrain plants when required. The selected candidate will 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. What You'll Do Fastening Equipment Deployment Develop and review fastening system EVPs for new programs Confirm fastening system adherence to core checklists and standards Review and recommend fastening parameters and error proofing methods Support program teams with developing FMA documentation as it applies to fastening processes Fastening Processes and Procedures Create and maintain Fastening Single Point Lessons Lead/support Fastening Forum Lead/support Fastening Engineering Meeting Conduct Lab Analysis (Ultrasound, Residual Torque, Elongation) to validate joint design and fastening system parameters Use data analysis tools (Qualityworx, TNET 8, AI/Machine Learning) to identify root causes of fastening quality issues. Fastening Theory and Training Conduct internal training to improve the fastening skill set of the process and controls engineering teams Develop appropriate fastening reference materials Equipment & Technology Training Work with fastening system vendors to develop appropriate training materials for operating and maintaining their equipment. You’ll Have Fastening Equipment Deployment Familiarity with Equipment Verification Plans, particularly fastening EVPs. Familiarity with safety requirements as they pertain to manual fastening operations Familiarity with the workstation readiness process Familiarity with FMA documentation Familiarity with error proofing validation methods Fastening Processes and Procedures Extensive knowledge of statistical methods Familiarity with data collection and analysis tools like Sciemetrics ES, Studio or Dashboard and Toolsnet Knowledge of joint evaluation methods (ultrasound, pressure mapping and tensile testing) Fastening Theory Understanding of the behavior of fasteners in service Understanding of the effect of tightening beyond yield Understanding of elastic interaction concepts Understanding of fastener finish coatings and their impact on joint performance Equipment Technology Ability to configure and write programs in the Atlas Copco fastening ecosystem (PF Flex, PF 4000, PF 6000, and ST Wrench) Ability to configure and write programs in the Bosch fastening ecosystem (BS350/BS310/Ergo Spin) Even Better, You May Have Fastening Process and Procedures Ability to conduct joint evaluations using ultrasound, pressure mapping and tensile testing Ability to perform transducer calibrations Fastening Theory Understanding of joint failure modes (including fatigue and vibration induced failures) Knowledge of gasketed joint designs Understanding of pre-load Equipment Technology Ability to install, setup, troubleshoot and maintain equipment in the Atlas Copco fastening ecosystem (PF Flex, PF 4000, PF 6000, and ST Wrench) Ability to install, setup, troubleshoot and maintain equipment in the Bosch fastening ecosystem (BS350/BS310/Ergo Spin) Travel & Work Conditions Some overnight travel required - 25%. Some weekend or holiday work may be required. Position is hybrid, requiring at least 4 days in the office or Ford facility. Benefits Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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. Salary This position is a salary grade 7 – salary grade 8 and ranges from $86,600 - $166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value. Visa Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Employment Eligibility 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. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr