Job Posting Title

Industrial Engineer

Job Description Summary

Dauch is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join our team in Bowling Green, Ohio. This fully onsite role is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality production within an automotive manufacturing environment. This role focuses on analyzing workflows, designing production systems, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to support operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of progressive of experience in process optimization, manufacturing engineering, or industrial engineering within a production environment.

Job Description:

Analyze current manufacturing processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement

Design and implement optimized production layouts, workstations, and material flow systems

Conduct time and motion studies to establish standard work and improve labor productivity

Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other methodologies

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, quality, maintenance, supply chain) to drive operational improvements

Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Support new product launches by designing efficient production processes and validating line readiness

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as throughput, cycle time, and utilization to drive performance improvements

Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives related to labor, materials, and equipment

Evaluate equipment, tooling, and automation solutions to enhance productivity and safety

Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies

All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

2+ years of industrial engineering experience in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

2+ years of industrial engineering experience in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how we're Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.

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.

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