Associate Manufacturing Engineer

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.
United States, Michigan, Three Rivers
Apr 10, 2025
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 Associate Manufacturing Engineer Job Description Summary Assists in the planning, design, control, and continuous improvement of integrated manufacturing processes/systems to produce quality, cost-effective products and services that comply with approved methods, and quality and regulatory requirements.Assists senior engineers and designers to concurrently engineer effective manufacturing processes/technology based on factors such as production volume, workforce skills, and market and economic considerations, while preserving product-design functionality.Helps develop production prototype units for evaluation by designers, production engineers, sales and marketing personnel, to allow product and process problems to be identified and remedied before proceeding with full-scale manufacturing.Assists in design and set-up of the production facility around the sequence of operations required by the product or product layout, and continually supports the ongoing production manufacturing operation.Helps identify potential improvement areas and develop associated solutions to continually improve overall production system performance. Job Description Assists in the development of manufacturing equipment purchase proposals by studying manufacturing plans and commitments; evaluating manufacturing processes and requirements. Assists with the completion of equipment cost projections by analyzing investment, return, and savings. Assists in the monitoring of equipment installations by advising crews. Prepares equipment operators by assisting with 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. All other duties as assigned. Required Skills and Education Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience Preferred Skills and Education 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment. 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 TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.