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Senior Manufacturing EngineerJob Description Summary
Dauch is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Detroit, MI! The Senior Manufacturing Engineer provides direction and engineering support for production, testing, and maintenance of a manufacturing operation. Provides engineering support to shop floor. Tests manufactured products to maintain quality. Participates in refinement of engineering systems and processes. Resolves or coordinates the resolution of complex technical issues on the assembly line and in the manufacturing process. Leads technical design, development, and process equipment testing for assigned products. Assists in the preparation of proposals on products for customers. Establishes processes to eliminate defects. Provides continuous improvement to manufacturing process and product designs.Ready to join the team that's Built to Perform? Apply Today!
Job Description:
- Develops manufacturing equipment purchase proposals by studying manufacturing plans and commitments; evaluating manufacturing processes and requirements.
- Recommends new manufacturing equipment by identifying vendors and operating equipment, including control devices; evaluating equipment capabilities and service history; evaluating vendor service and support.
- Completes equipment cost projections by analyzing investment, return, and savings.
- Monitors equipment installations by advising crews.
- Meets production requirements by designing equipment modifications.
- Prepares equipment operators by conducting training; providing reference and support resources.
- Maintains process integrity by developing and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines.
- Maintains equipment records by filing documents; updating equipment database.
- Protects organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
- Contributes to engineering and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably within automotive manufacturing.
- Proven experience supporting new product launches, APQP activities, and production readiness.
- Experience with highly automated manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated success leading process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
- Experience working for a Tier 1 automotive supplier or OEM preferred.
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 Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- At least 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience
- Experience supporting new product launches, APQP activities, and production readiness
- Experience with highly automated manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated success leading process improvement and cost reduction initiatives
- Experience working for a Tier 1 automotive supplier or OEM
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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