Torque Process Engineer

Position Overview

This Torque Process Engineer role is a full-time onsite position based at the Global Artisan Innovation Center in Warren. The successful candidate will also travel lightly to PPO North and the Pontiac Engineering Center. In this role, you will manage and oversee all fastening process requirements related to torque, ensuring compliance with Process Control Plans (PCPs) and Tool & Equipment Bulletins (T&E), while driving continuous improvement and maintaining robust documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate new tooling through User Acceptance Tests and ensure compliance with TEB 15-12.
• Develop and maintain torque process strategies for launches.
• Track KCDS code changes and manage tool records.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and create purchase requests in eSAP.
• Troubleshoot error-proofing issues and support quality teams with static torque routes.
• Ensure torque controller programming aligns with APM and PCP requirements.
• Monitor and improve torque processes per PCPs and T&E Bulletins.
• Deliver training and maintain updated quality standards.
• Manage static torque measurement processes and standardized work.
• Perform correlation studies for torque issues and implement corrective strategies.
• Review torque data daily and provide actionable insights.
• Manage calibration schedules for torque tools and maintain PFMEAs in the FIT database.
• Complete annual reviews and oversee RPN reduction projects.
• Utilize databases and monitoring systems to interpret data effectively.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (technical degree preferred).
• 3+ years of relevant experience in quality control, manufacturing, or statistics; 5+ years preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret and manage large data sets.
• Proven leadership and motivational skills.
• Flexibility to work off-shift hours and overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous vehicle launch experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on experience in torque coordination and management in manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of torque standards, requirements, and validation processes.
• Experience with KCDS codes, ToolsNet, and torque controllers.
• Familiarity with Global Quality Requirements and error-proofing systems.
• Proficiency with torque-related software and tools.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in torque process engineering or related fields.