General Assembly Fastener Engineer

Foxconn EV System LLC

Job Description General Assembly Fastening Engineer

FSLA Status: Exempt

Location: Lordstown, OH

Reports To: General Assembly Fastening Engineer

Primary Function: As a General Assembly Fastening Engineer, you will be responsible for the assembly tooling design, operation, implementation, torque strategies, troubleshooting and tooling deployment for each product. The successful candidate will be able to build and improve torque processes to maintain efficiency, reduce cost, improve sustainability, and maximize profitability. This role will be supporting General Assembly manufacturing in the assembly plant located in Ohio.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of plant tooling processes.
• Assist in the launch of new programs.
• Coordinate continuous improvement process and troubleshoot problems.
• Provide analytical assessments to recommend changes of current and proposed processes.
• Consult with management and engineering to implement plans and recommendations.
• Improve effectiveness of work order and task management in production environments.
• Assist with engineering changes affecting tooling changes/implementation
• Identify and implement solutions for issues relating to safety, quality, and cost.
• Develop standardized work, and process documentation.
• Participate in product reviews.
• Track torque changes throughout design and build process and implement changes as necessary.
• Analyze and implement tooling or machinery designs for the best method for manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with Planning Engineering and contractors on tooling changes and ergo requirements.
• Develop documents for new processes, technology, quality, ergonomics, follow-up on action items.
• Daily tasks include analyzing design requirements, collaborating with cross functional teams, and ensuring the quality and performance of fastening systems.

Required Education

• Bachelor s Degree with major in Engineering or equivalent training and/or work experience

Required Experience

• 5+ Years Vehicle Assembly experience.
• Future program launch/execution experience.
• Working knowledge of torque measurement techniques in a production environment.
• Proficiency in assembly tool programming/torque strategies and torque/angle data analysis.
• Experience in fastening technologies, joining methods and materials.

Required Competencies

• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Develops Talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization s goals.
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Plans & Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Requires Skills/Licenses/Certifications

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Processes.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• High level of analytical ability to make difficult decisions and solve complex/unusual problems.
• High level of initiative and flexibility.
• Ability to teach and train others including coaching/facilitation skills.
• Ability to gather information, organize and make presentations to Senior Leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and learn quickly.
• Proficient level of computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar).