Manufacturing Engineer

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Manufacturing Engineer

#TeamAAM is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Driveline team in Three Rivers, Michigan. This is a fully onsite role. The Manufacturing Engineer implements manufacturing techniques, processes, tooling, and machinery to maximize throughput. They establish control charting of critical features and processes, monitor results, determine machine and process capabilities, and ensure performance reliability. They manage new process implementation, equipment selection, and time estimates.

They identify optimal tooling for machining, resolve design, manufacturability, and build issues, and ensure production-part acceptance and manufacturing readiness. The ME participates in new technologies and processes, consults on automation and robotics selection and implementation, and achieves greater efficiency.

• 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, and 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.
• Programs and modifies CNC programs on lathes and milling machines.
• Validates CNC programs on equipment.
• Designs and develops fixtures for machining equipment.
• Works with Fanuc robots and automation equipment.
• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other applicable disciplines.
• 2-5+ years of work experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• General understanding of manufacturing processes and thorough knowledge of tooling/programming.
• Experience programming and modifying CNC programs.
• Understanding of GD&T and CMM system concepts.
• Knowledge of machining fixtures (pneumatic and hydraulic).
• Understanding of AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software.
• Experience with robotic automation.

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

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  AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.