What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Grinding Process Development Specialist position at American Axle & Mfg., Inc.?
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CNC Grinding Process Development SpecialistLegal Entity
American Axle & Manufacturing IncJob Description Summary
We are searching for a CNC Grinding Development Specialist, that will lead the development, optimization, and implementation of internal diameter (ID) and outside diameter (OD) & surface grinding processes for precision components.The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience with grinding equipment, wheel selection, workholding, process parameters, coolant management, dressing technologies, and CNC grinding processes. As part of the Process Development/ Prototype Machining Group within the Driveline organization of Dauch. This will be based out of our Advanced Technology Development Center in Detroit, Michigan.
Join our rapidly growing team of Process Development Specialists.
Job Description:
- Develop and optimizeID and OD grinding processesfor new and existing products.
- Select appropriate grinding wheels, abrasives, dressing systems, coolants, and workholding methods.
- Develop CNC grinding programs and optimize existing programs for quality and productivity.
- Conduct process trials, capability studies, and run-at-rate evaluations.
Establish grinding parameters including:
- Wheel speed
- Work speed
- Infeed rates
- Plunge and traverse cycles
- Spark-out
- Dressing frequency and parameters
- Coolant flow and concentration
Troubleshoot grinding issues such as:
- Taper
- Out-of-roundness
- Chatter
- Burning
- Poor surface finish
- Wheel loading
- Dimensional instability
- Excessive wheel wear
*All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Education
- Minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience inprecision ID/OD grinding.
- Strong knowledge of CNC grinding equipment and grinding process development.
- Experience with grinding wheels, abrasives, dressing technologies, and coolant systems.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
- Strong understanding of dimensional tolerances and surface-finish requirements.
- Experience troubleshooting grinding defects and process variation.
- Ability to use precision measurement equipment such as micrometers, air gauges, bore gauges, profilometers, and roundness/form measurement equipment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineering, quality, and production teams.
- Studer CNC Grind experience is a plus.
About Dauch:
Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.
Dauch 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. Dauch 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. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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.