Senior Materials Engineer

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AAM is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer for their Rochester Hills Technical Center. This hands-on role involves failure analysis, materials characterization, and collaboration with product engineering. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in ferrous material processing and lab quality systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in failure analysis and materials characterization.
• Proficiency in ASTM test methods and lab quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform fracture analysis and materials characterization of driveline components.
• Document findings through clear engineering reports.
• Collaborate with product engineering to recommend materials.

Skills

Failure Analysis

Materials Characterization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Optical Emission Spectrometer

SEM Microscopes

X-ray Diffractometer

Job description

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone, and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Posting Title

Senior Materials Engineer

Job Description Summary

AAM is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to join our team. This position will be based out of our Rochester Hills Technical Center in Rochester Hills, MI.

This is a hands-on, lab-focused role, joining our ISO 17025 accredited Corporate Materials Laboratory.

The ideal candidate will hold a master’s degree with 7+ years of experience in failure analysis and materials characterization. A strong foundation in ferrous material processing is expected, a proficiency in ASTM test methods and lab quality systems is essential.

Job Description

• Perform fracture analysis and materials characterization of driveline components.

• Operate a range of lab equipment, including:

  • Cut-off saws and sample prep equipment

  • Macro and micro hardness testers

  • Optical and SEM microscopes

  • Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES)

  • X-ray diffractometer (residual stress analysis)

• Document findings through clear, concise engineering reports.

• Support the A2LA quality system, including audits, interlaboratory testing, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with product engineering to recommend materials and processes for specific applications.

• Create and maintain material specifications, covering:

  • Ferrous and aluminum materials

  • Castings, heat treatments, powder metal

  • Coatings and surface treatments

• Interface with customers to address materials-related product issues.

• Support plant metallurgy through audits, special projects, and troubleshooting.

• Provide metallurgical expertise to supplier quality teams, including during resourcing or quality events.

• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

Bachelors degree in Materials Science & Engineering or similiar.

5+ years of Fracture analysis and laboratory practices experience.

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