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Product Engineer - Hypoid Gear

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Job ID JREQ-217395 Date posted 07/18/2025

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Product Engineer - Hypoid Gear

Job Description Summary

AAM is searching for a Product Engineer - Hypoid Gear to join our team. This position will be based out of our Advanced Technology Development Center in Detroit, MI.

As a Product Engineer - Hypoid Gear , you will be responsible for Hypoid Gear Designs, including technical integrity of the components, adherence to the internal design standards and engineering project/system requirements, timely completion of deliverables, within engineering project budget. You will also serve as a key engineering project team member from concept design through final system launch and will serve as key interface for specific sub-systems or components.

Job Description

  • Responsibility for HypoidGeardesignswithin the product system from concept through full manufacturing launch in accordance with PE-PDP and program launch gate deliverables.

  • Utilize computer aided engineering (CAE) methodologies and results to drive the design of sub-systems and components. Performs component FEA, 1D model analyses, spreadsheet calculations as needed.

  • Work with cross-functional and cross-region resources in the execution of development of new gear components based on requirements and supports the integration of those new components into the organization's portfolio of products.

  • Continually identify and capitalize on efficiencies throughout the design process across multiple areas of engineering.

  • Generate Gear Component Part numbers and Gear Component level BOM’s

  • Interface with cost engineering to fully understand cost implications of part design to deliver product systems within agreed costed bill of materials (BOM).

  • Work with systems engineering and services to release designs on time to meet project milestones.

  • Support peer reviews and monthly engineering project status reviews throughout process, with focus on compliance to component technical requirements, design standards and project expectations.

  • Support creation of engineering project plans, negotiated with internal engineering service functions, to meet engineering project milestones and deliverables.

  • Actively share learning and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

  • All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

    • Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering  discipline.

    • Experience with full cycle product launch.

    • Experience utilizing Siemens NX (or similiar).

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.

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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.
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