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Job Posting Title

Senior Material Handling Engineer

Job Description Summary

Responsible for design, quotes, delivery and implementation of packaging and material handling systems.

Job Description

• Responsible for design, quotes, delivery and implementation of packaging and material handling systems (line display equipment, e.g.) on time and within budget.

• 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.

• Support calculation of cost of inventory, floor space, customs, duties, & freight, by determining containerization costs. (Total Landed 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 requisitions for container and material handling equipment using ERP system. Follow up to assure timely PO placement.

• 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 and report out at monthly Senior Management Program Reviews.

• Support daily operation plant functions and schedule supplier visits as required.

• Identify new and improved 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%).

• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated leadership capability.

Required Skills and Education

Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related
• Minimum 3 years material handling, lean processing experience
• Microsoft Excel proficiency

• Automotive industry experience

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Preferred:
• Manufacturing experience
• Supply Chain experience

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 nearly 85 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.

With our global footprint, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the unique voices of our diverse workforce. We are AAM. Move with us, and join #TeamAAM.

AAM 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. 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, 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] . AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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