American Axle & Manufacturing

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

American Axle & Manufacturing • $90K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years in manufacturing/engineering, ideally in forge manufacturing
  • Strong CAD skills, preferably in NX
  • Proficient in reading and creating mechanical drawings
  • Knowledge of GD&T and dimensioning/tolerancing conventions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
  • Effective relationship-building skills across organizational levels
  • Self-starter with initiative and problem-solving mindset
  • Willingness to travel 25%-50%, including internationally

Responsibilities

  • Identify and enhance processes, equipment, and tooling
  • Adhere to engineering systems and change management policies
  • Collaborate with various teams to boost OEE and product quality
  • Conduct forging simulations with Deform software for process optimization
  • Design detailed tools for different forging processes
  • Prepare equipment purchase proposals after analyzing manufacturing needs
  • Support cost projection by analyzing design complexity and manufacturing processes
  • Maintain process integrity with updated policies and guidelines
  • Assist with additional assigned tasks as necessary

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and development
  • Collaboration with global teams on innovative projects
  • Chance to influence products from design to manufacturing
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies in forging
  • Dynamic work environment balancing field and office settings
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title
Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Summary
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will work with Dauch forging plants globally on new product launches, capital equipment purchases, process developments and OEE improvement. This individual will have the opportunity to analyze all aspects of a forging process (metal flow simulation, forged part design, sequence of operations, equipment selection, tool design and material handling).

Job Description:
  • Identifies issues and potential improvements to processes, equipment and tooling
  • Follows engineering systems, process control and change management policies
  • Works closely with plant manufacturing engineers, operators, tool rooms, suppliers, quality and maintenance departments to improve OEE and product quality
  • Runs forging simulations using Deform software, analyzes and interprets results to predict more robust sequences and tool designs
  • Completes detailed tool designs for hot, warm, cold forging processes
  • Develops manufacturing equipment purchase proposals by studying manufacturing operations, preparing detailed requirements documentation, evaluating suppliers and quotations
  • Supports and completes manufacturing cost projections by analyzing forging design, complexity, and overall manufacturing process along with investment, return, and savings
  • Maintains process integrity by developing and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines
  • Contributes to engineering and success of the organization by welcoming related, different, and new requests; being open minded and helping others accomplish job results.
  • All other duties as assigned.


Required Skills and Education
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering / engineering technology or equivalent experience
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment, as well as corporate office setting
  • Minimum of 4 years of direct manufacturing / engineering experience preferably in a forge manufacturing operation
  • Strong CAD modeling and drafting skills, preferably NX
  • Able to read, interpret and create mechanical drawings
  • Understanding of GD&T and other dimensioning and tolerancing conventions
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • An ability to interact and build relationships effectively across all levels in an organization
  • Self-starter who takes initiative
  • Willing to travel up to 25%-50%, including international


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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