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Manager Quality, Launch, and Business Planning

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.
United States, Indiana, Bluffton
Jan 21, 2026
Job Posting Title Manager Quality, Launch, and Business Planning Job Description Summary Manages overall project timing milestones, budget and required activities to support new programs. Job Description: Disseminates information within assigned work teams. Maintain constant contact with others outside the work group at all AAM sites, including suppliers and custsomers Provide informational interface from all AAM plants to Corporate/Regional Program Management. Monitors adherence to timing on all plant related launch activities. Participate in all reviews with key suppliers. Responsible for leading the PLT to a successful launch by stimulating interaction between functional groups / challenging team members to contribute proactively to the program's success / providing tools that promote controlled and measurable progress toward program goals. Assist in the implementation of new Program Management practices and procedures. Responsible for assisting Product Engineering in managing prototype delivery through rallying additional AAM resources. Responsible to drive responsible groups to drive cost out through negotiation and productivity for the benefit of the program and AAM overall. Maintain constant contact with others inside the work group. Tracks timing, analyzes and reports variances to baseline and prepares exception reports. Monitors adherence to timing on all plant related launch activities. Organizes build events, coordinates cross functional resources to insure participation and proper coverage Facilitates plant level Program Launch Teams (PLT) to communicate program information and to coordinate activities between the team Actively supports Regional Program Managers in the planning and execution of the program. Tracks product engineering design and/or manufacturing process changes to ensure proper implementation during startup. All other duties as assigned. Required Skills and Education 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment 5+ years of experience in Quality 3+ years of Program Management experience, ideally launching new programs 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. 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.