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Senior Industrial Engineer

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Job ID JREQ-217876 Date posted 08/27/2025

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Senior Industrial Engineer

Job Description Summary

#TeamAAM is looking for a Senior Industrial Engineer to join our Driveline team in Three Rivers, Michigan. This is a fully onsite role on the first shift.

The Senior Industrial Engineer makes the plant more productive and efficient by leading the design and implementation of new or improved technologies, systems, and processes. They will lead the analysis of the operating environment; this person looks for and identifies process inefficiencies and wastes of time, money, materials, and energy. They will conduct comprehensive time and motion studies and develop and evaluate complex pilot programs, simulations, and prototypes. They will also develop and implement new and enhanced processes and tools, design the complex layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency, and analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow.

The ideal candidate has strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and interact with associates of all levels within the organization. This person should also be able to multi-task, handling multiple program launches and productivity projects across several facilities.

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Job Description

  • Develops labor standards by analyzing work samples and methods, measuring work performance.
  • Improves labor utilization by studying work methods; testing modifications; designing new methods; recommending job restructuring.
  • Improves workflow by studying process flow charts; recommending modifications in workflow, workstations, and product; developing new procedures; recommending equipment modifications and purchases.
  • Reduces waste by studying methods, equipment, and operator techniques; recommending changes; identifying and analyzing waste.
  • Implements work improvement programs by conferring with management and engineering staff.
  • Prepares work-analysis information and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
  • Regularly coaches other team members using skills and business knowledge.
  • Completes work improvement projects by training and guiding operators and supervisors.
  • Maintains operations guidelines by writing and updating policies, procedures, and methods.
  • Protects organization value by keeping information confidential, cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
  • Contributes to Industrial Engineering and organization success by addressing all requests; helping others accomplish job results.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience with responsibility for high volume machining activities, preferably within an automotive manufacturing environment.
  • Understanding of production tooling/gauging.
  • Availability and willingness to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

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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