Senior Industrial Engineer

AAM World Headquarters · Hybrid

About this role

Job Posting Title

Senior Industrial Engineer

Job Description Summary

Shape the Future of Smart Manufacturing

Dauch is seeking a forward-thinking Senior Industrial Engineer to drive operational excellence through process optimization, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled solutions. In this hybrid Detroit-based role, you'll lead initiatives that improve productivity, reduce waste, and support the digital transformation of our manufacturing operations.

Why Join Us?

Join a team that's investing in the future of manufacturing. You'll have the opportunity to apply emerging technologies, influence strategic decisions, and help build smarter, more efficient operations.

Ready to transform manufacturing through AI and innovation? Apply today.

Job Description:

  • Lead process improvement, labor optimization, and productivity initiatives.
  • Develop capacity, headcount, and cycle-time models to support operational decision-making.
  • Apply AI, machine learning, and data analytics to identify opportunities and improve manufacturing performance.
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, and IT teams to implement Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing solutions.
  • Manage projects, influence stakeholders, and present recommendations to leadership.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of industrial engineering experience in manufacturing, preferably automotive.
  • Experience with process improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Strong analytical and project leadership skills.
  • Experience using AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, Power BI, Python, SQL, or related digital technologies is highly preferred.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.


Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch 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, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. 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 [email protected]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Company at a glance

On February 3, 2026, Dauch Corporation (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing) acquired Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries – GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy. Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. Follow us at @DauchCorp or learn more at Dauch.com.

Team Size10,001+ employees
WorkspaceHybrid
IndustryAutomotive
Location
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Websiteaam.com
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