Lead global fastening tooling and standards to support future programs, campaign prevention, and reaction plans for Ford 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. o Working directly with NA Final Assembly Manufacturing plants.
• Execute overall fastening strategy, seeing it through to delivery -and- implementation o 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 Ford 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