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Job Posting Title

Tooling Engineer

Job Description Summary

This is a Manufacturing Engineer with a concentration on tooling
Implements manufacturing techniques, processes, tooling, and machinery to maximize throughput.Establishes control charting of critical features and processes; monitors results and determines machine and process capabilities and performance reliability.Manages the implementation of new processes, selection of equipment to be purchased, and time estimates. Identifies optimal tooling for machining.Resolves issues with design, manufacturability, or build sequences. Ensures production-part acceptance and manufacturing readiness.Participates in adoption of new technologies and processes to achieve greater efficiency. Consults on and oversees selection and implementation of automation and robotics on the assembly line.

Job Description

• Develops manufacturing equipment purchase proposals by studying manufacturing plans and commitments; evaluating manufacturing processes and requirements.
• Recommends new manufacturing equipment by identifying vendors and operating equipment, evaluating equipment capabilities and service history; evaluating vendor service and support.
• Completes equipment cost projections by analyzing investment, return, and savings.
• Monitors equipment installations by advising crews.
• Meets production requirements by designing equipment modifications as needed
• Prepares equipment operators by conducting training; providing reference and support resources.
• Maintains process integrity by developing and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines.
• Maintains equipment records by filing documents; updating equipment database.
• Protects organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
• 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Associate's degree in Engineering or a related field, Bachelor's preferred
• 5+ years of experience working in manufacturing with tooling experience
• Experience working in Continuous Improvement processes
• Experience working within tooling systems
• Detailed knowledge of tooling and manufacturing processes
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.
• 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.