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Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Forge

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing
North Vernon, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
Job Posting Title

Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Forge

Job Description Summary

Dauch/AAM is searching for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Forge to join our team. This position will be based out of our North Vernon, IN location.

As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Forge, you will lead manufacturing engineering staff and oversees development, documentation, implementation, and continuous improvement of efficient, cost-effective production processes, procedures, machinery, and tooling to enhance quality, safety, yield, and runtime.

You will also provide technical leadership for corrective actions, troubleshooting complex manufacturing issues, and ongoing production support. Analyzes process performance data to identify and implement improvements that reduce manufacturing costs while optimizing operational efficiency and product quality.

Job Description

  • Provide leadership and direction to the Manufacturing Engineering staff including coordinators of all ME related functional groups
  • Ensure the organization includes the proper Manufacturing Engineering support structure, skill sets, and functional groups.
  • Develop manufacturing processes and resultant investment for new product programs. Can properly fill out MPPS, spend curve, equipment utilization, capacity, and timing documents
  • Develop and communicates process flows for process sourcing
  • Oversee the sourcing of appropriate manufacturing equipment for the production of automotive components and assemblies.
  • Manage the standard tasks associated with process launch and enforces discipline to timelines
  • Ensure all quality standards are met as it relates to process development and risk mitigation
  • Ensure best practices for manufacturing processes are implemented
  • Develop assessment, training, and succession plans for the continuous development of the Manufacturing Engineering organization and talent base
  • Support current operations by providing problem solving guidance or systems solutions to improve performance
  • Manage the CapEx budget of a single area or process launch.
  • Enforce the adherence to AAM Manufacturing Engineering procedures and administrative systems
  • Research process performance data to identify and implement manufacturing process improvements to improve yield, runtime, quality, and safety, and reduce manufacturing costs
  • All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Education

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and/or certifications.
  • 5 years experience in a manufacturing/machining, forging, or powdered metal processes.
  • 3 years progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • Operating knowledge of Plex system and engineering software (CAD, Mastercam, CATIA, MATLAB).

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. Discover how we’re Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.

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.

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