Manufacturing Engineer - Torque

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead torque and fastening control systems, strategy, tooling and standards to support future engineering projects at Stoughton Trailers manufacturing facilities.
• Lead project-specific fastening project and strategy during development phase of the project through sourcing and purchase order release.
• Execute overall fastening strategy, seeing it through to delivery and implementation.
• Define, maintain, and update fastening tooling standards.
• Assist in the development of and ensure full alignment on project costing.
• Responsible for DC Torque Tool issues/troubleshooting, Tool programming, Tool repairs, Tooling installation, Scanner programming, New tooling runoff/validation.
• Responsible for the procurement, validation, and maintenance of DC electric tooling Testing Equipment, and other hand-held fastening systems to support Stoughton Trailers Critical Road Safey CRS) program.
• Develop strategies for acceptable process capability of torque and fastening operations using DC electric tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and maintenance teams to optimize tool performance and improve process capability.
• Support the procurement of new Fastening equipment/tooling and perform validation (run-off) at vendor site as required.
• Perform equipment and scanner programming and basic troubleshooting.
• Work collaboratively with IT on CRS interactive portal and its integration with DC Tools and their software.
• Perform audits, calibration management, and data analysis to ensure accuracy and consistency in fastening and assembly operations.
• Lead investigations and root cause analysis related to DC tooling and fastening equipment performance issues.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends, deviations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support new product launches by validating torque specifications, fastening strategies, and quality plans.
• Maintain documentation related to torque specifications, tool parameters, quality inspection records, and audit results.
• Provide training and guidance to production and maintenance staff on proper torque techniques and tool usage.
• Ensure compliance with Stoughton Trailers Critical Road Safety program.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years experience with fastening equipment, assembly tooling, or joint design strategy, experience supporting in-plant tooling and fastening implementation or troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with DC electric tools (e.g., Atlas Copco, Cleco, Stanley, Bosch, etc.) and torque systems.
• Experience working with engineering in upfront development, torque strategy, definition, design reviews, supplier development.
• Experience managing projects across multiple manufacturing plants/teams
• Strong interpersonal skills, presentation and communication ability
• Fastening foundational experience with the ability to both learn and teach
• Ability to travel and interface with Manufacturing plants
• Experience in ABS Testing Systems preferred.
• Knowledge of torque theory, fastening techniques, and tool calibration principles.
• Experience in problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) experience desired.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab) and quality management systems (QMS).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or other precision assembly environments.
• Knowledge of PLCs or automation related to tool control and data collection.

Working Conditions:

• Split time between office and manufacturing floor environments
• Occasional travel may be required to support remote plants, suppliers or customers.