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Industrial Engineering Manager

Mebane, NC • On-site

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts Wholesalers • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

American Axle & Manufacturing rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

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Job description

Job Posting Title
Industrial Engineering Manager
Job Description Summary
Dauch is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager to join our team in Mebane, North Carolina at our Alamance Manufacturing Facility.
This fully onsite individual serves as a key strategic partner to plant leadership is responsible for leading manufacturing process optimization, labor efficiency initiatives, capacity planning, and continuous improvement activities within a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment. This person drives operational excellence by implementing lean manufacturing principles, improving productivity, reducing costs, and ensuring efficient utilization of labor, equipment, and facility resources. The Industrial Engineering Manager leads a team of industrial engineers and collaborates closely with production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and program management teams to meet customer, safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Job Description:
  • Leads and develops a team of Industrial Engineers and continuous improvement professionals.
  • Establishes departmental goals aligned with plant and corporate objectives.
  • Manages workload prioritization and resource allocation across projects and programs.
  • Provides coaching, mentoring, and performance management for engineering staff.
  • Develops and maintains labor standards, production rates, and staffing models.
  • Conducts time studies, work measurement analyses, and line balancing activities.
  • Identifies and implements opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and throughput.
  • Supports manufacturing launches and production ramp-up activities.
  • Drives ergonomic assessments and workstation optimization initiatives.
  • Drives Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives including value stream mapping, Kaizen events, 5S programs, standard work, visual management, and waste elimination.
  • Facilitates continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
  • Monitors and reports key operational performance indicators.
  • Develops capacity models to support business growth and customer demand.
  • Analyzes labor utilization and recommends staffing adjustments.
  • Supports annual budgeting, capital planning, and workforce planning activities.
  • Conducts bottleneck analyses and propose corrective actions.
  • Supports new product launches and engineering changes.
  • Develops labor and equipment requirements for new programs.
  • Participates in APQP activities and launch readiness reviews.
  • Collaborates with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure successful program execution.
  • Develops performance dashboards and plant metrics.
  • Prepares reports and presentations for leadership review.
  • Utilizes engineering and ERP systems to monitor operational performance.
  • Ensures compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
  • Promotes a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Supports compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and customer-specific requirements.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of manufacturing experience in an automotive or Tier 1 supplier environment, along with experience managing a team.
  • Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Power BI, and manufacturing reporting tools.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Lean Certification.
  • Experience with automotive OEM customer requirements.
  • Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and IATF 16949 standards.
  • Experience with ERP and MES systems.
  • Familiarity with automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

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 TalentAcquisition@aam.com. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM), based in Detroit, MI, US, is a globally recognized leader in the automotive industry. Established in 1994, the company has built a strong reputation as a premier manufacturer of driveline and drivetrain systems, and related components for light trucks, SUVs, passenger cars, crossover vehicles, and commercial vehicles. With the mission of “Powering the Future of Mobility”, AAM is dedicated to delivering top-tier power transfer solutions that are efficient, safe, and sustainable. Over the decades, AAM's determination to excel has led to the development of groundbreaking innovations, earning accolades for its advanced PowerDense™ and EcoTrac® solutions.

Industry

Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Detroit, MI, US

Year founded

1917

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