What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Manager Manufacturing Engineering - Forging position at AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing?
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Job Posting Title
Technical Manager Manufacturing Engineering - Forging
Job Description Summary
Utilizes broad forging knowledge and experience to develop and select manufacturing techniques, processes, machinery and automation to maximize throughput and reduce waste. Manages the implementation of new processes, selection of equipment to be purchased, project budgets and timelines. Identifies and resolves issues with manufacturability, forge press lines, and automation. Monitors, improves and leads maintenance systems and larger scale repairs. Leads the discovery and adoption of new technologies and processes to achieve greater efficiency.
Job Description
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.
Job Posting Title
Technical Manager Manufacturing Engineering - Forging
Job Description Summary
Utilizes broad forging knowledge and experience to develop and select manufacturing techniques, processes, machinery and automation to maximize throughput and reduce waste. Manages the implementation of new processes, selection of equipment to be purchased, project budgets and timelines. Identifies and resolves issues with manufacturability, forge press lines, and automation. Monitors, improves and leads maintenance systems and larger scale repairs. Leads the discovery and adoption of new technologies and processes to achieve greater efficiency.
Job Description
- Identifies issues and potential improvements to processes, equipment and tooling.
- Follows engineering systems, process control and change management practices
- Researches and evaluates advanced technology in forging equipment and processes
- Assists plants in providing references and resources for training engineers, operators and maintenance personnel.
- Takes a lead role in major forging equipment and manufacturing line projects including up front analysis of investment, plant selection, business case and timing
- Leads the subsequent project execution from start to finish using all AAM ME standards and policies
- Leads initiatives to improve plant maintenance systems and controls
- Manages complex press line repairs, including selection of suppliers and repair techniques
- Completes new part or process change projections by selecting the proper forging equipment, tooling, materials, process flow, running rates, control plans, investment, return, and savings.
- Oversees forge process development, quality assurance and launch of new products
- Protects organization value by keeping information accurate and confidential as appropriate.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Engineering Technology
- Minimum of 8 years of direct manufacturing / engineering experience in a forging operation
- Willing to travel up to 50%
- Moderate CAD skills, preferably NX
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- An ability to interact and build relationships effectively across all levels in an organization
- Self-starter who takes initiative
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.
