Senior Manufacturing Engineer

aampower· 102 American Axle & Manufacturing Inc
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📍 Detroit, MIFull time

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Job Posting Title

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will work with Dauch forging plants globally on new product launches, capital equipment purchases, process developments and OEE improvement. This individual will have the opportunity to analyze all aspects of a forging process (metal flow simulation, forged part design, sequence of operations, equipment selection, tool design and material handling).

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Job Description:

  • Identifies issues and potential improvements to processes, equipment and tooling
  • Follows engineering systems, process control and change management policies
  • Works closely with plant manufacturing engineers, operators, tool rooms, suppliers, quality and maintenance departments to improve OEE and product quality
  • Runs forging simulations using Deform software, analyzes and interprets results to predict more robust sequences and tool designs
  • Completes detailed tool designs for hot, warm, cold forging processes
  • Develops manufacturing equipment purchase proposals by studying manufacturing operations, preparing detailed requirements documentation, evaluating suppliers and quotations
  • Supports and completes manufacturing cost projections by analyzing forging design, complexity, and overall manufacturing process along with investment, return, and savings
  • Maintains process integrity by developing and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines
  • Contributes to engineering and success of the organization by welcoming related, different, and new requests; being open minded and helping others accomplish job results.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering / engineering technology or equivalent experience
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment, as well as corporate office setting
  • Minimum of 4 years of direct manufacturing / engineering experience preferably in a forge manufacturing operation
  • Strong CAD modeling and drafting skills, preferably NX
  • Able to read, interpret and create mechanical drawings
  • Understanding of GD&T and other dimensioning and tolerancing conventions
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • An ability to interact and build relationships effectively across all levels in an organization
  • Self-starter who takes initiative
  • Willing to travel up to 25%-50%, including international

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.

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This Senior Manufacturing Engineer role at aampower is based in Detroit, MI. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Manufacturing Engineer role at aampower full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer role in the 102 American Axle & Manufacturing Inc department at aampower.
Which team or department does the Senior Manufacturing Engineer at aampower belong to?
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This Senior Manufacturing Engineer position at aampower was posted on Sep 26, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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