Manufacturing Fastener Engineer
Troy, MI
Company is an auto part supplier
Salary: up to $90 - 110K/yr
Direct hire!
Responsibilities
- Work with Design Engineers on Design for manufacturability of the bolted joints and specification of tooling to secure all joints.
- Obtain fasteners, drawings, and samples as required
- Perform upfront analysis of bolted joint systems to optimize robustness and minimize costly redesigns.
- Work with test technician on test parameters and analyze any data from each joint test
- Recommend torque for production assembly
- Commonization where possible
- Report all issues regarding fasteners to management
- Work with suppliers for improvements, new technology
- Provide continuous improvement of processes by supporting line walks, best in class serviceability, assembly time reduction, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Facilitates mechanical joint/fastener reviews to discover opportunities for consistency, complexity and cost
- Ability to work longer hours if required to meet deadlines and/or resolve issues
Education
- BS/MS Degree in Mechanical, Materials Engineering or related field
Experience
- 10+ years of Fastener Engineering experience w/automotive OEM or supplier preferred
- Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes and Tooling preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced office and plant floor environment, meet critical deadlines with an eye for accuracy and attention to detail
Knowledge
- Broad knowledge of vehicle systems (including powertrain, chassis, electrical, thermal, exteriors, & interiors) & relative components and fasteners ideal
- Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015)
- Strong knowledge of MS Office tools (MS-Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Personal attributes:
- Passion for automotive
- Can track multiple assignments and tasks simultaneously
- Good command of the English language, both written and verbal
- Reliable, innovative, committed self-starter, with a focus on quality
- Excellent communication, collaboration and organizational skills
- Possess the desire and ability to learn new technologies
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Possess physical capabilities required for the workload
Hours: 8am – 5pm, Mon. to Fri.
Direct hire!
