We are AAM. We have the POWER to move the world.
At AAM, we're looking for associates who push boundaries and drive solutions for the future. Innovators. Thinkers. Dreamers. Doers. No matter the role or function, every associate is a piece of what makes AAM great. We're growing and building #TeamAAM to be the best. Join us!
Senior Material Handling / Value Stream Engineer
AAM is seeking to fill the role of a Senior Material Handling / Value Stream Engineer at our Detroit, MI location.
Responsibilities:
•Responsible for design, quotes, delivery and implementation of packaging and material handling systems on time and within budget including
•Interface with cross functional departments to determine delivery flow and material methods
•Establish incoming and in process storage space requirements for long-term and short- term operations to support layout development
•Develop extended value stream map and identify Kaizen opportunities.
•Calculate cost of inventory, floor space, customs, duties, freight, containerization (total cost)
•Create PFEP
•Follow up on material receipt and confirm supplier payment
•Support machine run off, program launch team meetings, program reviews, layout workshops, technical reviews and other meetings as required
•Create purchase requisition for container and material handling equipment using ERP system
•Obtain part math data, part drawings and part samples required for design of containers and material handling equipment
•Develop and manage packaging and material handling timeline to support programs launch requirements
•Support daily operation plant functions and schedule supplier visits as required
•Identify new and improve existing material handling and packaging suppliers for cost savings and implement cost savings initiatives
•Provide cost estimations for new programs, existing program engineering changes, manufacturing plan changes and supply base changes
•Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%) to support global programs
•Other duties as assigned
Requirements
•Bachelor Degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related
•Minimum 3 years material handling, lean processing experience
About American Axle & Manufacturing
For over 20 years, customers around the world have entrusted AAM to design, engineer, validate and manufacture driveline, metal forming, powertrain, and casting technologies for automotive, commercial and industrial markets. Today, we are a premier global Tier 1 automotive supplier with broad capabilities across multiple product lines to deliver efficient, powerful and innovative solutions for our customers. We've earned the trust of our suppliers and our customers through our steadfast commitments to quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.
AAM delivers power. We deliver power literally through vehicle components, systems and innovation, but we also deliver power in ways unseen. We power our associates, their families, and the communities in which we operate. Our global team of over 25,000 associates has a clear vision of where AAM is going and how we are going to get there. After all, they are the reason we are a leader in the automotive industry. We are powering the future. We are AAM. Move with us, and join #TeamAAM.
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 aamhr@aam.com . AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM 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, orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.
