Fastening Manufacturing Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Fastening Manufacturing Engineer leading Ford’s smart-vehicle assembly tooling and standards across North American plants. Driving launch strategy, emerging technologies, torque monitoring, costing, and quality audits.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fastening tooling standards, project management, and cross-functional collaboration within manufacturing environments. Proficient in implementing and auditing manufacturing requirements and standards while managing multiple projects with attention to detail.

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Fastening Tooling StandardsProject ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationManufacturing Requirements ImplementationFastening Equipment Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Fastening Technology DevelopmentTorque Strategies ImplementationCradle-to-Grave Tooling DevelopmentCosting DevelopmentQuality Auditing

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Toolsnet 8Pulse Tool TechnologyTeamcenterTorque Test BenchesWireless Technology

Industry Keywords

Ford Tooling SuppliersManufacturing StandardsFinal AssemblyPreventive MaintenanceTorque Routes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead global fastening tooling and standards for Ford North America Final Assembly manufacturing facilities
Lead program-specific fastening projects and strategy from development through sourcing and Purchase Order issuance
Execute fastening strategy with North American Final Assembly plants through delivery and implementation
Define, maintain, and update fastening tooling standards
Develop and align program costing
Investigate, develop, and vet new fastening technologies and vendors
Develop Global Manufacturing Fastening Standards, procedures, standard cells, gap strategies, standard costing, the DC Tooling CAD Library in Teamcenter, and GVOSS updates
Collaborate cross-functionally on PAC papers and Stop Ships to improve manufacturing standards and reduce warranty costs
Support development and implementation of Wireless Technology, Toolsnet 8, and Pulse Tool Technology
Implement torque strategies and angle-monitoring limits during launch phases
Support Toolsnet 8 implementation to support angle monitoring and reduce FSAs
Drive cost studies for residual torque equipment, torque test benches, TISS, TPPS, and Tool Tracker
Lead online and offline repair strategies involving wireless tooling reporting to the Quality Operating System
Collaborate with Launch Engineers to implement handheld DC tools in plants
Support Upperbody and Underbody Tooling Team on Ford-to-Furnish tooling orders
Lead third-party quality auditors in annual North American plant audits for adherence to fastening procedures, torque routes, TISS reports, preventive maintenance, TCNs, and torque-related alerts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Self-motivated, organized, hands-on, and collaborative individual
Willingness to work outside existing comfort zones
Strong interpersonal skills, presentation, and communication ability
Fastening foundation with the ability to both learn and teach
Ability to travel and interface with North American Manufacturing Plants
Strong problem-solving abilities
Knowledge and experience with fastening equipment, assembly equipment, or joint design strategy (preferred)
Experience with Ford Tooling Suppliers — Atlas Copco, Stanley, Ingersoll Rand, Estic, etc. (preferred)
Experience working with cradle-to-grave tooling development (preferred)
Experience implementing or auditing manufacturing requirements, standards, and procedures (preferred)
Ability to manage multiple projects at once with great attention to detail (preferred)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time
Visa sponsorship available