Fastener Design Engineer

Our client, an automotive manufacturing and product development organization, is seeking a Fastener Design Engineer to join their team. As a Fastener Design Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering organization supporting fastener joint design, validation, testing, and onsite issue resolution. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in fastener applications, the ability to analyze test results and recommend improvements, and the confidence to collaborate cross-functionally to support vehicle development and launch activities.

Job Title: Fastener Design Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)

What's the Job?

• 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.

What's Needed?

• 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.

What's in it for me?

• Work onsite in Auburn Hills, supporting fastener engineering decisions that impact product performance and reliability.
• Contribute to validation planning and tightening strategy development using proven engineering test methods.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to resolve fastener-related issues.
• Support vehicle development, launch activities, and technical investigations of plant issues and failures.
• Help drive continuous improvement by preparing technical reports and documented recommendations.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.