CNC Grinding Process Development Specialist

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Dauch is seeking a CNC Grinding Development Specialist to lead the development, optimization, and implementation of internal diameter (ID), outside diameter (OD), and surface grinding processes for precision components. The role is part of the Process Development/Prototype Machining Group within the Driveline organization and is based at the Advanced Technology Development Center in Detroit, Michigan.

The specialist will work hands-on with grinding equipment and CNC grinding processes, including wheel selection, workholding, process parameters, coolant management, and dressing technologies. The position supports new and existing products through process development, trials, capability studies, run-at-rate evaluations, program development, and troubleshooting. Studer CNC Grind experience is a plus.

Dauch Corporation is a driveline and metal-forming supplier to the global automotive industry. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, it operates in 24 countries and has more than 175 locations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in precision 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.

Nice To Haves

• Studer CNC Grind experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize ID and OD grinding processes for 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, and coolant flow and concentration.
• Troubleshoot grinding issues such as taper, out-of-roundness, chatter, burning, poor surface finish, wheel loading, dimensional instability, and excessive wheel wear.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed