Manufacturing Engineer - Automation & Process Innovation

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

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