Manufacturing Engineer - Prototype Processing and Tooling, NVH and Balance

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Job Posting Title
Manufacturing Engineer - Prototype Processing and Tooling, NVH and Balance
Job Description Summary
American Axle & Manufacturing has openings for Manufacturing Engineers - Prototype Processing and Tooling, NVH and Balance at its ATDC facility in Detroit, MI.
Job Description
Job Duties Include:
1. Implement production manufacturing techniques, processes, and Tooling during the prototype build phase of axles, EDUs, and PTUs.
2. Resolve issues with manufacturability or build sequences by working with Product Engineering to achieve designs that are manufacturable and achieve the intended performance required by the design. Design part holding fixtures and details using GD&T to specify basic gauges
3. For new processes, select equipment, test stands, and gauges to be purchased. Determine process takt time estimates and confirm with studies after equipment is available. Establish the preventative maintenance schedule for optimal up time.
4. Operate capabilities for NVH testers including locators and clamp points required for the equipment to meet company and end customer's, NVH requirements. Create PFMEA and Control Plan. Must specify which sensors and load cells are required to meet these requirements day in and day out.
5. Ensure human to machine interface and controls are in place for proper collection and storage of electronic data from gauges, test stands, and end-of-line testers
6. Utilize engineering laboratory experience and vibration analysis software including CAN, RS-232/485, Ethernet, and LabVIEW Real-Time Module, to set acceptance criteria for all electronic measurement equipment and NVH end-of-line testers.
7. Use knowledge of automotive NVH and Balance principles to operate calibration of end of line test instrumentation, load cells, accelerometers, and linear transducers to design part holding fixtures, details, and equipment for measuring assemblies.
Required Skills and Education
Position requires: Bachelor's Degree in Electronic, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or foreign equivalent education, and 3 years' experience working in the automotive manufacturing field in the position of Engineering Coordinator or other Engineering positions. 3 years' experience is required in each of the following:

• Implement test procedures with automotive industry NVH and Balance methods to trouble shoot equipment and confirm product function.
• Working with -LabView control systems and industrial automation protocols including CAN, RS-232/485, Ethernet, and LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
• Operate the calibration of NVH end of line test instrumentation, load cells, accelerometers, and linear transducers.
• Implement production manufacturing techniques, processes, and Tooling to build prototypes.
• Design part holding fixtures and details and use GD&T to specify basic gauges.

Experience may be obtained concurrently.
About American Axle & Manufacturing
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.
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