Application Engineer

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Mar 21, 2025
At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone, and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow. Job Posting Title Application Engineer Job Description Summary As an Application Engineer at AAM, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting the future of mobility. This outstanding opportunity allows you to interface directly with customers, ensuring flawless alignment and successful implementation of project requirements. Join our ambitious team in Detroit and help us deliver world-class engineering solutions! Job Description Serve as the primary interface between customers and AAM's program team from concept design to full manufacturing launch in accordance with PE-PDP and program launch gate deliverables.. Represent engineering in internal AAM Program Launch Team meetings and customer Program Development Team (PDT) meetings, to ensure milestones are met. Manage action registers for internal and customer Program Development Teams (PDT), ensuring clear and accurate documentation. Collaborate with sales to identify and develop opportunities that enhance AAM's profitability and customer relationships. Ensure requirement changes are properly identified, documented, and addressed. Negotiate requirements (agree/disagree matrices) with customers to align on project needs. Support the Engineering Program Manager in creating and maintaining project plans that meet program milestones. Share insights and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills and Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering. 0 to 2 years' experience in automotive product design and development. Knowledge of design, development, test engineering, manufacturing processes, and quality. Familiar with Microsoft Suite. Preferred Mechanial Engineering degree. Tier 1 or OEM experience. CAE experience. 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. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com. Why Join #TeamAAM: As a member of #TeamAAM, you'll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you'll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM...and the world. 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 TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.