Manufacturing Engineer – Power Tools & Torque Calibration
Job Overview / Summary
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in power tools, torque calibration, and fastening processes. This role is responsible for ensuring assembly integrity, resolving torque and joint-related issues, improving manufacturing processes, and establishing power tool requirements to support efficient and high-quality production operations.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of vehicle assembly tooling, fasteners, joint analysis, and manufacturing problem-solving, along with the ability to collaborate with engineering teams and production personnel.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with plant personnel and engineering teams to diagnose torque and joint-related issues.
- Lead Torque Process Potential Studies (TPPS) and joint analyses to identify root causes of process variations.
- Support engineering teams in resolving assembly concerns, torque deviations, and fastener rejections.
- Implement engineering revisions to ensure appropriate power tool usage, settings, and fastening processes.
- Collaborate with production supervision to identify root causes and implement immediate and short-term containment plans.
- Document torque changes and process updates using applicable tracking and analysis software.
- Participate in material control and engineering change meetings to evaluate the impact of new fasteners on manufacturing operations.
- Manage the procurement, evaluation, and control of manufacturing power tools.
- Support the installation and implementation of multi-spindle tooling systems.
- Identify and implement improved power tool methods to enhance manufacturing processes.
- Oversee torque integrity assurance activities and lead error-proofing initiatives.
- Serve as a key technical resource for torque, fastening, and joint-related issues across new and existing products.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Proven team leadership skills and the ability to manage complex projects independently.
- Fundamental understanding of handheld power tools and advanced vehicle assembly tooling.
- Familiarity with multi-spindle fastening systems and blind rivet systems.
- Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to translate technical information into actionable recommendations for different audiences.
- Experience with conflict resolution, root cause analysis, interim containment, and permanent corrective actions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to supervise and guide hourly production personnel.
- Flexibility to adjust or rotate working hours as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- Five years of experience implementing power tool processes.
- Strong technical knowledge of fasteners and joint analysis.
- Experience improving manufacturing efficiency through tooling innovations.
Work Environment
- Fully onsite position.
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