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Job Posting Title

Technical Manager

Job Description Summary

Manages and coordinates multidiscipline product development projects regarding technical feasibility assessment, planning, design optimization, cost/schedule management, risk assessment/mitigation, project communication and ongoing production support. Achieves the quality, reliability, timely production and ongoing support of new or enhanced products as identified in organizational goals and associated project specifications.

Job Description

• Lead and manage engineering projects to ensure flawless execution.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to determine and achieve project success.
• Coordinate the design and testing of advanced engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies
• Achieves product engineering operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements.
• Interfaces with customer representatives throughout the product development cycle to gather requirements, ensure design meets the requirement, and gain approval to use the design in production.

Required Skills and Education

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in a technical management role in a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in engineering with a focus on electric propulsion, driveline, or metal forming technologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively within a diverse team.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and a diligent approach.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence and align team objectives with company strategy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Experience working in Forging or Heat Treatment

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.