Rivet & Clinch Joining Engineer / Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Rivet & Clinch Joining Engineer / Specialist

Knowledge of Henrob and TOX equipment is required

This role is responsible for supporting, developing, and optimizing rivet and clinch joining processes within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment . The position focuses on mechanical joining technologies , ensuring robust, repeatable, and cost-effective assembly solutions for mixed-material structures including aluminum, high-strength steel, and advanced alloys .

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with self-piercing rivets (SPR) , clinch joining , and orbital riveting systems , along with strong knowledge of Henrob riveting equipment and TOX clinching systems . A solid understanding of joining fundamentals, tooling, process control, and quality validation is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize rivet and clinch joining processes for automotive body, chassis, and structural assemblies
• Support production systems utilizing self-piercing rivets (SPR) , solid rivets , and clinch joining technologies
• Apply and troubleshoot Henrob orbital riveting equipment and TOX clinch systems in manual and automated applications
• Define and validate joining process parameters , including force, stroke, clamp load, energy, and cycle time
• Troubleshoot joining issues related to material stack-ups, joint quality, tooling wear, and fastener performance
• Collaborate with manufacturing, design, quality, and suppliers to ensure joint integrity and durability requirements
• Support process validation, run-at-rate activities, and capability studies (Cp / Cpk)
• Specify and evaluate joining tooling, fixtures, rivet guns, clinch heads, and automation equipment
• Support PFMEA, control plans, standardized work, and production documentation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on joining quality, efficiency, and cost reduction

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Rivet Joining, Clinch Joining, Mechanical Joining, Self-Piercing Rivets (SPR), Orbital Riveting, Henrob Equipment, TOX Clinching Systems, Automotive Manufacturing, Mixed-Material Joining, Joining Tooling, Process Validation, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Support