Lordstown Motors Corporation seeks to eliminate inefficiencies that exist in modern work by creating electric vehicles that radically improve the way work gets done. Cost effective for fleets, safer, and designed to be more productive than traditional commercial vehicles, Lordstown pickup trucks and fleet vehicles are built to fix challenges that limit modern work. With a focus on Integrity, Discipline and Collaboration, we are working to design and build the work vehicles of the future. Join us to make a difference!

Culture – as a Startup, we are looking for Leaders that want to create an organization and structure where you can make an impact, have your voice heard, ambitious to step up to dynamic challenges and be accountable, like everyone else in the company, for your results.

The Fastener Engineer is responsible to work with the Design Release Engineers on joint development and proper fastener method selection.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Joint Development with DRE for proper fastener selection including required coating to meet corrosion and durability requirements.
• Review and approve overall Joint Designs with fastener team and DRE’s
• Review and approve fastener usage and torque requirements and serviceability
• Drive commonization of fastener usage across car platforms – Cost Savings and BoM Complexity reduction in part numbers for plant
• Release fasteners as required by engineering teams into PLM and Catia
• Obtain fasteners, drawings, cad data and samples as required
• Lead fastener Test validation on each joint and develop recommended torque and clamp load requirements.
• Recommend torque for production assembly and assure it is in released in PAD drawings.
• Attend design, packaging and change control meetings as required. Keep management aware of any all issues regarding fasteners
• Work with fastener suppliers for improvements, new technology and cascade information to D&R engineers
• Travel is required to Assembly Plant in Lordstown Ohio & supply base to support engineering builds and production launch
• Work with assembly plant on production tooling for torque, validation and review joint data and participate in plant torque validation/certification program
• Ability to work longer hours if required to meet deadlines and/or resolve issues
• Create Best Practices for Fastener Usage at LMC
• Support purchasing on sourcing of fasteners
• Maintain Fastener Selection Catalog to accommodate new programs
• Development of LTM approved fastener finishes – Ok to Use List, reduce coatings used
• Review testing data and recommend new torque strategies
• Approve all fastener deviations
• Work on continuous engineering, quality improvements and VAVE.
• Lead warranty issues related to joints and fasteners

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, preferred Master Engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in automotive OEM, Tier I or fastener supplier
• Experience in product development and manufacturing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, CATIA and fastener testing, project management
• Knowledge of automotive joint technology, Manufacturing Processes & Tooling
• Self-starter and team player
• Broad knowledge of vehicle systems (including powertrain, chassis, electrical, thermal, exteriors, & interiors) & relative components and fasteners ideal Tools and Equipment
• Proficient with hand and power tools
• Proficient in CAD Catia V5 & Team Center
• Proficient with desktop software (including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)