About the position
AAM is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Detroit, MI. The Sr Manufacturing Engineer implements manufacturing techniques, processes, tooling, and machinery to improve efficiency. They establish control charting of critical features and processes; monitors results and determines machine and process capabilities and performance reliability. They also lead the implementation of new processes, selection of equipment to be purchased, and time estimates. Identifies efficient tooling for machining. This individual will resolve issues with design, manufacturability, or build sequences. They will ensure production-part acceptance and manufacturing readiness. They will also participate in adoption of innovative technologies and processes to achieve greater efficiency. This individual consults on and coordinates selection and implementation of automation and robotics on the assembly line.
Responsibilities
- 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, 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 coaching crews.
- Meets production requirements by designing equipment modifications as needed.
- Prepares equipment operators by conducting training; providing reference and support resources.
- Maintains process integrity by developing and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines.
- Programs and modifies CNC programs on lathes and milling machines.
- Validates CNC programs on equipment.
- Designs and develops fixtures for machining equipment.
- Understands and provides support on CMM equipment.
- Maintains equipment records by filing documents; updates equipment database.
- Protects organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in assembly process design, manufacturing, or product engineering.
- Knowledge of general equipment (lathes and milling machines).
- Experience programming and modifying CNC programs.
- Understanding of GD&T and CMM system concepts.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD minimum. Mastercam knowledge preferred.
- Knowledge of machining fixtures (pneumatic and hydraulic).
- Concept of statistics and capability studies.
- Ability to run numerous projects at the same time in a pressure environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.
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