Job Description

This role is responsible for supporting the delivery, integration, and optimization of mechanically attached fastener systems within a manufacturing and body shop environment. The position works cross-functionally to ensure equipment, processes, and suppliers meet quality, timing, and performance expectations throughout execution and launch phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure line integrators and mechanically attached fastener equipment suppliers deliver systems that meet company specifications across the North America region

• Participate in throughput analysis and process optimization activities

• Collaborate closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, material suppliers, equipment suppliers, and system integrators

• Support teams in meeting vehicle program timelines while maintaining quality standards

• Manage and maintain tracking documents to support program timing and deliverables

• Support problem resolution between Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Plant Manufacturing Operations

• Ensure product and equipment conformance to design requirements

• Provide onsite support during program execution and launch phases

• Provide feedback and status updates to leadership as needed

• Support integration, startup, and debugging of mechanically attached fastener equipment on the plant floor

• Coordinate business process improvement and re-engineering initiatives

• Report system status and performance at operating units as required

• Optimize mechanically attached fastener systems to improve productivity, cost efficiency, and quality

• Work with engineers, skilled trades, and management to execute cross-functional projects, including cost and timing estimates

• Support plant product program launches

• Maintain a deep understanding of body shop mechanically attached fastener technologies and applications

• Implement and support common mechanically attached fastener and inspection systems

• Develop and maintain mechanically attached fastener technology standards

• Provide technical direction and guidance to suppliers and internal plant teams

• Conduct mechanically attached fastener equipment buyoffs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline with a minimum of 2 years of mechanically attached fastener–related experience, or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent industry experience

• Experience supporting body shop launches and working in a plant or manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of safe operating procedures within a manufacturing setting

• Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex technical issues

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.