Fastener Engineer
Core
Primary technical authority for threaded fasteners, structural joining, and torque-controlled fastening systems across electric vehicle platforms, ensuring safety-critical joints meet rigorous performance and quality requirements.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (fastener systems)
Builds
Electric vehicle platforms (medium-duty EVs and Hybrids)
Domain
Automotive / Electric Vehicles / Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Joint validation, bolt testing, DC nutrunner configuration, MES integration, metric and imperial fastener specifications, carbon steel manufacturing, advanced coating systems (Zinc-Nickel, Geomet), torque/angle data analysis, root cause analysis (8D)
Preferred skills
Factory Acceptance Testing for multi-spindle fixtures, Cpk validation for torque/angle repeatability, commercial acumen for medium-duty delivery sector
Technologies
DC nutrunners, multi-spindle fixtures, structural riveting tools, closed-loop controllers, MES
Responsibilities
Author and maintain fastener standards and sizing spreadsheets; Define tightening strategies and validate torque-plus-angle processes; Oversee installation and monitoring of structural fasteners; Lead joint validation testing (torque-to-failure, push-out/pull-out); Evaluate coating systems for corrosion resistance and friction factor consistency
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC