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Job Posting Title

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Forging

Job Description Summary

#TeamAAM is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Metal Forming team in Detroit Michigan. This is a hybrid position.

The Senior ME designs and/or implements manufacturing techniques, processes, tooling, automation and machinery to maximize throughput and eliminate waste. They will establish controls of critical features and processes; monitor results and determine machine and process capabilities. They will also manage the implementation of new processes, selection of equipment to be purchased, and project timelines. They will identify optimal tooling for forging and resolve issues with design, manufacturability, or forging sequences. This person will ensure production part acceptance and manufacturing readiness. They will participate in discovery and adoption of new technologies and processes to achieve greater efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative, has excellent verbal and written communication skills, and has the ability to interact and build relationships effectively across all levels of the organization.

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

Job Description

• Identifies issues and potential improvements to processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Follows engineering systems, process control, and change management practices.
• Works closely with various plant manufacturing engineers, operators, tool rooms, quality, and maintenance departments to troubleshoot and improve OEE and quality performance on a variety of forging operations.
• Assists plants in providing references and resources for training engineers, operators, and maintenance personnel.
• Maintains process integrity by developing and updating policies, control plans, procedures, methods, and guidelines.
• Recommends new manufacturing equipment by identifying suppliers, evaluating equipment capabilities, service history, and supplier support.
• Completes new part and process cost projections by analyzing equipment, tooling, materials, process flow, running rates, control plans, investment, return, and savings.
• Oversees forge tool and automation designs, process development, quality assurance, and launch of new products.
• Meets production requirements by designing equipment and tooling modifications as needed.
• Protects organization value by keeping information accurate and confidential as appropriate.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of direct, relevant manufacturing / engineering experience in a plant environment, preferably in a forging operation.
• Strong CAD skills, preferably NX.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.

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.