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Job Title: Manufacturing Fastening Engineer

Job Description

The Manufacturing Fastening Engineer plays a key role in supporting fastening operations within an automotive manufacturing environment. You will install and configure DC tooling and controllers, review torque traces, manage programming changes, and ensure all station information aligns with released specifications for both Production and Repair Carts. You will use data analysis to monitor quality, identify and resolve manufacturing issues, and provide direct engineering support on the production floor. This role also involves preparing and leading technical presentations for leadership and supporting requests related to torque tools, programming, and cycle data.

Responsibilities

• Support the installation and configuration of DC tooling and controllers for Production and Repair Carts.
• Review torque traces and apply fastening and programming terminology to evaluate tool performance and process integrity.
• Program DC tool controllers to meet plant-specific requirements and process standards.
• Ensure station information and parameters correlate accurately with released specifications for Repair Carts and Production operations.
• Manage and document all programming changes in DC tool controllers for both Production and Repair Carts.
• Establish and maintain effective angle monitoring limits to detect potential quality issues and prevent defects.
• Review results from Repair Carts and compare them against error proofing reports to identify discrepancies and improvement opportunities.
• Run fault reports, analyze data, and review the highest hitters impacting Production performance and quality.
• Identify manufacturing-related issues and drive effective resolution through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Prepare, present, and lead technical presentations for management during Daily Launch Meetings.
• Support requests for information related to torque tools, DC tool programming, torque traces, and cycle data.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to implement and sustain quality standards in fastening processes.
• Export and import data between systems to support analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement activities.

Essential Skills

• Fastening engineering experience in an automotive manufacturing facility.
• Project management experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with torque tools and torque specifications, including setup, adjustment, and verification.
• Experience utilizing data analysis to identify issues and solve problems in manufacturing processes.
• Experience exporting and importing data between systems to support process monitoring and reporting.
• Experience providing direct engineering support in a production environment.
• Experience implementing and maintaining quality standards within manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of fastening and programming terminology related to DC tooling and controllers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Atlas Copco, Stanley, and similar DC torque tools and systems.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as ToolsNet or comparable systems for monitoring torque and fastening data.
• Mechanical or engineering with exposure to automotive manufacturing processes.
• Ability to prepare and deliver clear technical presentations to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Work Environment

This role operates in an automotive manufacturing facility, working closely with production lines, Repair Carts, and quality teams. You will regularly interact with DC torque tools, controllers, and related software systems, including data analysis tools such as ToolsNet. The position involves hands-on work with fastening equipment, review of torque traces and cycle data, and frequent use of fault and error proofing reports to monitor performance. You can expect to participate in Daily Launch Meetings and provide on-the-floor engineering support in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment that emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Dearborn,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

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