Fastener Application Engineer

Work Location: Auburn Hills Michigan (Onsite)Contract: 12 MonthsDescription:We are seeking an experienced Fastener Application Engineer to provide onsite technical support for fastener joint design validation testing and problem ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of fastener joint design and validation torque development fastener materials coatings and assembly Skills: (Must have)Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering of three to five years of experience in fastener engineering fastener joint design component engineering or a related technical knowledge of fastener materials coatings joint design principles torque development testing methods and installation to interpret engineering drawings joint cross-sections material specifications test data and applicable technical analytical problem solving communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work independently and provide effective onsite technical Skills: (Good to Have)Experience supporting the PRS commodity particularly Powertrain and Engine Systems product-development launch or Plant issue resolution experience including safety and critical fastener joint with engineering work order product data change management and test reporting systems; Lean or Six Sigma knowledge is a Responsibilities:Provide technical expertise for fastener applications throughout product design validation and issue joint reviews and recommend appropriate fasteners torque specifications testing requirements and design appropriate validation methods including torque-to-failure torque-to-yield torque-tension clamp-load ultrasonic and other applicable fastener and evaluate tightening strategies including dynamic torque residual torque minimum audit torque torque-angle and angle-controlled fastener work orders coordinate laboratory testing analyze results and provide documented technical with Engineering Quality Purchasing suppliers and other cross-functional vehicle development launch activities and technical investigation of fastener-related Plant issues and engineering drawings material specifications and applicable fastener technical reports and support continuous improvement of fastener engineering processes.