Manufacturing Engineer – Fastening SME

Ford Motor Company

Manufacturing Engineer specializing in fastening at Ford Motor Company. Supporting program teams and Powertrain plants in deploying fastening equipment and improving processes.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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.
Conduct internal training to improve the fastening skill set of the process and controls engineering teams
Develop appropriate fastening reference materials
Work with fastening system vendors to develop appropriate training materials for operating and maintaining their equipment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
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
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)
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
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)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

fastening system developmentfastening parameterserror proofing methodsdata analysisstatistical methodsjoint evaluation methodsprogramming in Atlas Copco fastening ecosystemprogramming in Bosch fastening ecosystemlab analysisfastening reference materials

Soft Skills

leadershiptrainingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillssupporting program teamsconducting internal trainingdeveloping training materialsfacilitating meetings

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree