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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling

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Job ID JREQ-215243 Date posted 04/15/2025

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone, and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling

Job Description Summary

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers, and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter, and more sustainable tomorrow.

This role leads the tooling systems, including the development, performance, and maintenance of tool room and stock control processes to produce an efficient system and delivery solution. The goal is to improve performance and minimize costs against pre-agreed targets and controls.

Job Description

  • Facilitate the comprehensive management of site tooling in alignment with the AAM Tooling System standards. Drive continuous improvement and promote multi-functional cooperation with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and General Stores to ensure tooling-related topics and concerns are communicated optimally.
  • Lead site tooling expenses, cost per unit, and % of sales through the effective analysis of spending and consumption data. This includes maintaining and presenting standard reports to plant management.
  • Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities for Quality (Scrap reduction), Productivity (Cycle Time), and Cost (CPU), following the AAM Tool Testing Procedure and Fair Testing practices.
  • Maintain Technical Tooling documentation, including the Plan for Every Tool (PFET), Tooling Drawings, and Tool Layouts.
  • Coordinate plant tool presetting operations to ensure capacity, delivery, organization, and accurate preset machine maintenance.
  • Support the management of tooling inventory, tool reconditioning, and scrap tooling processes.

Required Skills and Education

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience working in manufacturing
  • Experience working in Continuous Improvement processes
  • Experience working within tooling system

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Detailed knowledge of tooling and manufacturing processes
  • 8 + years of experience working in manufacturing with tooling experience
  • High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.
  • Strong ability to communicate and collaborate with others, encouraging a positive work environment and improving efficiency.
  • Proven track record in managing large projects.
  • Ability to plan and prioritize optimally.

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.
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