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Job Posting Title

Senior Industrial Engineer

Job Description Summary

#TeamAAM is seeking an ambitious Senior Industrial Engineer to join our world-class team. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a leading company in the automotive industry, where you will have the chance to contribute to the flawless execution of our manufacturing processes. This is a hybrid role located at our World Headquarters in Detroit, Michigan.

The ideal candidate has the ability to identify problems and implement solutions with minimal guidance, as well as strong people and project management skills to influence without formal authority. This person should have outstanding communication and presentation skills and be able to collaborate effectively with teams from various departments.

Ready to join the team that is Bringing the Future Faster? Apply today!

Job Description

• Develops labor standards by analyzing work samples and methods; measuring work performance.
• Improves labor utilization by studying work methods; testing modifications; designing new methods; recommending job restructuring.
• Improves workflow by studying process flow charts; recommending modifications in workflow, work stations and product; developing new procedures; recommending equipment modifications and purchases.
• Reduces waste by studying methods, equipment, and operator techniques; recommending changes; identifying and analyzing waste.
• Implements work improvement programs by conferring with management and engineering staff.
• Prepares work-analysis information and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
• Regularly coaches others using skills and business knowledge.
• Completes work improvement projects by training and guiding operators and supervisors.
• Assists in the development of annual budget activities and tracks monthly performance. 
• Maintains operations guidelines by writing and updating policies, procedures and methods.
• Protects organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
• Contributes to industrial engineering and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results. 
• Responsible for productivity initiative database management, and monthly status review preparation for senior management.
• Develops and evaluates pilot programs, simulations, and prototypes, as well as capacity, headcount, and cycle times models.
• Implements new and enhanced processes and tools.
• Understands and adheres to established company standards and systems.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as an Industrial Engineer in a manufacturing facility, preferably within the automotive field.
• Ability and willingness to adopt flexible work hours in order to support the launch of manufacturing processes and meet program demands, including travel approximately 25% of the time (domestic and international).
• Consistent track record of efficiently implementing process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Excellent computer skills (including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, etc.) for the purposes of communicating, preparing reports, and organizing data.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience and skills in the use of 2D AutoCAD.
• Experience with simulation software.
• Training and knowledge of ergonomics.
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of budget/finance systems as it related to industrial work design and documentation.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and systems to include automation and robotics.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.