Core Technical Engr - Fastener Eng; ARDC)

Auburn Hills, MI, United States (On-site)

Contract (1 month 16 days)

Published 2 days ago

technical documentation

testing methodologies

data analysis

mechanical engineering

cross - functional collaboration

six sigma

We are seeking an experienced Fastener Application Engineer to provide onsite technical support for fastener joint design, validation, testing, and problem resolution. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of fastener joint design and validation, torque development, fastener materials, coatings, and assembly processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical expertise for fastener applications throughout product design, validation, and issue resolution.

Conduct joint reviews and recommend appropriate fasteners, torque specifications, testing requirements, and design improvements.

Determine appropriate validation methods, including torque-to-failure, torque-to-yield, torque-tension, clamp-load, ultrasonic, and other applicable fastener tests.

Develop and evaluate tightening strategies, including dynamic torque, residual torque, minimum audit torque, torque-angle, and angle-controlled applications.

Review fastener work orders, coordinate laboratory testing, analyze results, and provide documented technical recommendations.

Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, suppliers, and other cross-functional teams.

Support vehicle development, launch activities, and technical investigation of fastener related Plant issues and failures.

Interpret engineering drawings, material specifications, and applicable fastener standards.

Prepare technical reports and support continuous improvement of fastener engineering processes.

Mandatory

Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Minimum of three to five years of experience in fastener engineering, fastener joint design, component engineering, or a related technical role.

Strong knowledge of fastener materials, coatings, joint design principles, torque development, testing methods, and installation techniques.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, joint cross-sections, material specifications, test data, and applicable technical standards.

Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and provide effective onsite technical support.

Preferred Qualifications:

Automotive product-development, launch, or Plant issue resolution experience, including safety and critical fastener joint applications.

Familiarity with engineering work order, product data, change management, and test reporting systems;
Lean or Six Sigma knowledge is a plus.

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $22.19/hour - $34.67/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and;

maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information.

In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.