SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - TOOLING

American Axle & Manufacturing • North Vernon, IN

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About The Position

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers, and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter, and more sustainable tomorrow. This role leads the tooling systems, including the development, performance, and maintenance of tool room and stock control processes to produce an efficient system and delivery solution. The goal is to improve performance and minimize costs against pre-agreed targets and controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience working in manufacturing
• Experience working in Continuous Improvement processes
• Experience working within tooling system

Nice To Haves

• Detailed knowledge of tooling and manufacturing processes
• 8+ years of experience working in manufacturing with tooling experience
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.
• Strong ability to communicate and collaborate with others, encouraging a positive work environment and improving efficiency.
• Proven track record in managing large projects.
• Ability to plan and prioritize optimally.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the comprehensive management of site tooling in alignment with the AAM Tooling System standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote multi-functional cooperation with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and General Stores to ensure tooling-related topics and concerns are communicated optimally.
• Lead site tooling expenses, cost per unit, and % of sales through the effective analysis of spending and consumption data.
• Maintain and present standard reports to plant management.
• Identify and support Continuous Improvement activities for Quality (Scrap reduction), Productivity (Cycle Time), and Cost (CPU), following the AAM Tool Testing Procedure and Fair Testing practices.
• Maintain Technical Tooling documentation, including the Plan for Every Tool (PFET), Tooling Drawings, and Tool Layouts.
• Coordinate plant tool presetting operations to ensure capacity, delivery, organization, and accurate preset machine maintenance.
• Support the management of tooling inventory, tool reconditioning, and scrap tooling processes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree