American Axle & Manufacturing

Senior Industrial Engineer

American Axle & Manufacturing • $95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, ideally in automotive manufacturing
  • Proven track record of process improvement and cost-saving initiatives
  • Ability to work flexible hours to support manufacturing launches
  • Strong analytical abilities and project leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives for process improvement, labor optimization, and enhancing productivity
  • Develop models for capacity, headcount, and cycle-times for informed decision-making
  • Manage projects, influence stakeholders, and present findings to senior leaders
  • Collect, analyze, and summarize work-analysis data and trends for reporting
  • Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model based in Detroit
  • Opportunity to drive digital transformation in manufacturing operations
  • Engagement in diverse projects with leadership influence
  • Potential for travel to support manufacturing processes in various locations
Full Job Description

Job Posting Title

Senior Industrial Engineer

Job Description Summary

Dauch is seeking a forward-thinking Senior Industrial Engineer to drive operational excellence through process optimization. In this hybrid Detroit-based role, you'll lead initiatives that improve productivity, reduce waste, and support the digital transformation of our manufacturing operations.

Ready to join the team that's built to perform? Apply today!

Job Description:

  • Lead process improvement, labor optimization, and productivity initiatives.
  • Develop capacity, headcount, and cycle-time models to support operational decision-making.
  • Manage projects, influence stakeholders, and present recommendations to leadership.
  • Prepares work-analysis information and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of Industrial Engineering experience in manufacturing, preferably automotive.
  • Experience with process improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Ability and willingness to adopt flexible work hours in order to support the launch of manufacturing processes and meet program demands, including travel approximately 25% of the time (domestic and international).
  • Strong analytical and project leadership skills.

About American Axle & Manufacturing

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM) is a leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier of driveline and metal forming technologies that are used to power a wide range of vehicles. AAM’s products are found in vehicles that drive on the road, fly through the air, and even drive under the sea. AAM’s engineering, design, and manufacturing capabilities allow it to produce products that meet the needs of its customers around the world. AAM has over 25,000 associates operating at nearly 90 facilities in 17 countries to support its customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.
Learn more about American Axle & Manufacturing
Size
18,000 employees
Market Cap
$872.8 million
Industry
Net Income
-$561.2 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+5.5%
Revenue
$4.7 billion
NASDAQ

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