Manufacturing Engineer

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Warren, MI to optimize throughput and implement new processes and tooling.

You will manage equipment selection, cost projections, and installation supervision while ensuring manufacturing readiness and efficiency on the assembly line. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with familiarity in automation and robotics deployments relevant to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a manufacturing/engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with equipment selection and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develops equipment purchase proposals by studying plans and commitments; evaluates processes and requirements.
• Recommends new manufacturing equipment by identifying vendors and capabilities; evaluates service history.
• 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 operators by conducting training and providing reference resources.
• Maintains process integrity by updating policies and guidelines.
• Maintains equipment records by filing documents and updating databases.
• Protects information confidentiality and guides others on security.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Throughput optimization

Automation awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Automation systems

Robotics

Job description

Job Posting Title

Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Summary

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.

Develops product cost structures and estimates product cost for customers.

Required Skills and Education

Bachelor's Degree

5 years experience in a manufacturing environment

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch 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. Dauch 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 [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.