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Job Posting Title

Manager Engineering

Job Description Summary

The Engineering Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight to the Engineering Team. This role focuses on developing, implementing, and continuously improving efficient, cost-effective production processes that meet the company’s quality, safety, and performance standards.

Job Description

• Lead and manage the Engineering Team, ensuring the organization is equipped with the necessary skills, resources, and structure to meet operational and strategic goals.
• Oversee the development and implementation of manufacturing processes and capital investments for new product programs, including documentation of process flows, capacity plans, and timelines.
• Direct the sourcing and deployment of manufacturing equipment for automotive components and assemblies.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, process development protocols, and risk mitigation measures during process launches.
• Identify and implement best practices to improve manufacturing performance, including yield, runtime, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Manage the capital expenditure (CapEx) budget for specific areas or process launches, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Provide technical guidance to resolve production challenges and support continuous operational improvement.
• Develop and execute training, talent development, and succession plans for the Engineering Team.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and administrative systems within the Manufacturing Engineering function.
• Analyze process performance data to drive improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational goals.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, including leadership roles.
• Proven leadership experience in engineering, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence and align team objectives with company strategy.

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.