Automotive Fastening Engineer

Fastening Engineer

Lead global fastening tooling and standards to support future programs, campaign prevention, and reaction plans for North America Final Assembly manufacturing facilities.

Lead program-specific fastening project and strategy during development phase of the program through sourcing and Purchase order issuance.

Working directly with NA Final Assembly Manufacturing plants.

Execute overall fastening strategy, seeing it through to delivery -and- implementation

Define, maintain, and update fastening tooling standards

Assist in the development of and ensure full alignment on program costing

RESPONSIBILITIES

Investigate, develop, and vet new fastening technologies and vendors.

Work on Global Manufacturing Fastening Standards by Developing Procedures, Global Manufacturing Standards (GMR), Standard Cells, Gap Strategies with Product Development, Standard Costing for Future Model Programs, DC Tooling CAD Library in Teamcenter and Updates to GVOSS.

Work with Cross Functional Teams in PAC Papers and Stop Ships to further Improve our Manufacturing Standards and Reduce Warranty Costs.

Support the Development of New Fastening Technology into our North American Plants including Wireless Technology, Toolsnet 8 and Pulse Tool Technology.

Implement Torque strategies and Angle Monitoring Limits into our North American Plants by gathering information from Product Development but more importantly, gain alignment with Product Development and the Plant during Launch Phases.

Support the Implementation of Toolsnet 8 into our North American Plants to Support Angle Monitoring and Reducing FSAs.

Drive Cost Studies ensuring Plants have Residual Torque Equipment, Torque Test Benches, TISS, TPPS and Tool Tracker.

Lead the Development of Online and Offline Repair Strategies involving Wireless Tooling Reporting to the Quality Operating System.

Skills Required:

Minimum Bachelor s Degree

Self-motivated, organized, hands-on, and collaborate individual

Willingness to work outside existing comfort zones

Minimum 2 years direct experience with manufacturing (Plant, VOME, PTME, etc) preferably across multiple skill teams

Strong interpersonal skills, presentation, and communication ability

Fastening foundation with the ability to both learn and teach

Ability to travel and interface with NA Manufacturing Plants

Strong problem solving abilities

Skills Preferred:

Ability to manage multiple projects at once with great attention to detail

Knowledge and experience with fastening equipment, assembly equipment, or joint design strategy

Experience with Tooling Suppliers Atlas Copco, Stanley, Ingersoll Rand, Estic, Etc.

Experience working with cradle to grave tooling development

Experience implementing or auditing manufacturing requirements, standards, and procedures

Experience Required:

Minimum 2 years direct experience with manufacturing (Plant, VOME, PTME, etc) preferably across multiple skill teams

Education Required:

Minimum Bachelor s Degree in Engineering

G-TECH Services, Inc. is a leading certified recruitment and placement firm that specializes in providing highly skilled staff in technical fields such as engineering, IT, procurement, finance and accounting. We have well-established relationships with some of the most respected companies in the country and know our clients' job requirements and corporate cultures. Once we understand your experience and career aspirations, we aim to connect you with the right opportunity.