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I’m reaching out to you on behalf of our client, American Axle. You recently applied for the Manufacturing Engineer role and I’d love to proceed with a phone interview. Please provide your availability for this week and I will do my best to accommodate.

Please also see below for the job description:

American Axle is holding a Hiring Event on September 1st in Detroit MI for Manufacturing Engineers (Gears, Machining And Assembly). These are full time, direct hire positions. Hiring managers will be prepared to make offers to candidates that meet their requirements at the end of the interview day. After a phone screen interview qualified candidates will be invited to interview directly with hiring managers and HR on the Hiring Event day.
Be part of a tier-one automotive drive train supplier that delivers power to move the world.
At AAM, we’re looking for associates who push beyond the limits of their imagination to break the boundaries of what exists today to drive solutions for tomorrow.

These positions are located in Detroit, MI.

The Manufacturing Engineer Overview

American Axle has openings for Manufacturing Engineers in the areas of Gears, Machining and Assembly. The general responsibilities are as follows:
Implements manufacturing techniques, processes, tooling and machinery to maximize throughput.
Establishes control charting of critical features and processes; monitors results and determines machine and process capabilities and performance reliability.
Manages the implementation of new processes, selection of equipment to be purchased, and time estimates.
Identifies optimal tooling for machining.

Resolves issues with design, manufacturability, or build sequences. Ensures production part acceptance and manufacturing readiness.
Participates in adoption of new technologies and processes to achieve greater efficiency. Consults on and oversees selection and implementation of automation and robotics on the assembly line.
Develop future drive line components within the manufacturing processes
Develop purchase specification packages for future equipment purchases
Cost analysis of capital expenditures
Simultaneous engineering of advanced drive line components
Travel 25% to up to 50%

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the manufacturing process in their area of expertise (Gears, Machining or Assembly).

Gears Manufacturing Engineer Requirements:
5 years’ experience in Helical gear or hypoid double gear process engineering
Experience with grinding, turning, etc.
Experience with single flank testing
Automotive experience preferred
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering degree preferred)
Ability to travel 25% to 50%

Machining Manufacturing Engineer Requirements:

5 years’ experience in manufacturing machine engineering
Hands on plant experience with lathes, turning, milling, and prismatic parts
Experience in high volume part production
CNC programming
Knowledge of tooling and tooling applications
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering degree preferred)
Ability to travel 25% to 50%

Assembly Manufacturing Engineer:

5 years’ experience in manufacturing assembly engineering
5 plus yrs. manufacturing experience
Preferred automotive driveline equipment & assembly
Preferred product validation experience
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering degree preferred)
Ability to travel at least 50%

WOW! I appear to be completely underqualified! Maybe they have a position available in the lunchroom?? I hope things go well. Sounds like a good oppurtunity.