Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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Detroit, MI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive • Other • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
Leads global manufacturing engineering efforts for forging plants, including new product launches, capital equipment purchases, process development, OEE improvement, forging simulations, tool design, equipment proposals, cost projections, and process control. Collaborates with plant teams, suppliers, quality, maintenance, and operators to improve process robustness and product quality. Requires strong CAD, mechanical drawing, and GD&T expertise, with travel up to 25%–50%.
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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 [email protected]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 4 years of direct manufacturing or engineering experience, preferably in a forging manufacturing operation
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment and corporate office setting
  • Strong CAD modeling and drafting skills, preferably with NX
  • Ability to read, interpret, and create mechanical drawings
  • Understanding of GD&T and other dimensioning and tolerancing conventions
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to build relationships and interact effectively across all organizational levels
  • Self-starter who takes initiative
  • Willingness to travel 25%–50%, including internationally

Dauch Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dauch and has not been reviewed or approved by Dauch.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, plus mental health support and wellness programming. Affordable options are also indicated by references to free or low-cost health insurance in some roles.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through 401(k) matching and an additional employer retirement contribution in some cases. Profit sharing and performance bonuses are also cited as add-ons that can lift overall compensation beyond base pay.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is frequently characterized as fair or competitive in certain plant roles, especially when shift differentials and premium weekend rates apply. Overtime premiums are framed as a clear, structured way to increase take-home pay for those working extra hours.

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The Company
HQ: Detroit, MI
20,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) 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, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

Why Work With Us

Every member of #TeamAAM is emPOWERed to make a difference from day one. 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. Be part of the future from day one at AAM.

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