JOB DESCRIPTION
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!
Job Posting TitleComponent Engineer
Job Description SummaryResponsible to release Differential components, including technical integrity of the components, adherence to the internal design standards and engineering project/system requirements, timely completion of deliverables, within engineering project budget. Engineering project team member from concept design through final system launch and will serve as key interface for specific sub-system or component.
Job Description
Gathers and comprehends customer requirements by supporting the team prior to and during customer interface meetings; researching and recording historical and benchmark information regarding the customer's need; creating and maintaining a record of potential risks with the product design.
Translates customer requirements into product specifications; interfaces with customer representatives to ensure their desired features and performance levels are properly comprehended in product specifications.
Compiles reports and completes documentation to track and facilitate the product development process; obtains an approved product number for the current product development cycle.
Validates the design of new products or product enhancements by completing various analyses such as stack-ups, DFMEA, Finite Element Analysis, Design for Assembly/ Manufacturing studies, and Noise, Vibration, and Harshness studies.
Participates in various technical reviews throughout the product development cycle; prepares technical presentations to various stakeholders.
Establishes key product characteristics and develops a bill of materials for an approved design.
Compiles reports and completes documentation to track and facilitate the product development process.
Coordinates the testing and validation of product designs; gains prototype and part approval.
Attains final authorization, documentation, and release to production of a new product or product enhancement design; completes design drawings or other documentation; obtains drawing approval and issuance of notice of release; supports product launch activities.
All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
3+ years of product development experience.
Experience with full cycle product launch from concept to start of production within engineering product development processes preferred.
Experience utilizing UG Nx to design components and/or systems. Develops component CAD models, parametric designs that are optimized.
Experience utilizing state of the art CAE tools and methods to drive the design.
Minimum 1 year driveline or transmission experience preferred.
About American Axle & Manufacturing
For over 20 years, customers around the world have entrusted AAM to design, engineer, validate and manufacture driveline and metal forming 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 21,000 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 TalentAcquisition@aam.com . AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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