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Development R&D Engineer

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.

Aug 25, 2026
Job Posting Title Development R&D Engineer Job Description Summary In this role the focus of your work will be powder development for structural PM steel applications. In addition, you will be expected to learn, support and develop other product families within the greater PM business. The incumbent will research technologies, support new product development programs, and improve steel powder processes using creative problem-solving and a hands-on approach in both the lab and production facilities. Job Description: Carry out specific assigned R & D projects on powder product development with a focus on improving products in performance and cost. Communicate key results within the organization. Plan, execute and interpret experiments to complete research deliverables. Interface with customers, suppliers, marketing, and manufacturing departments to realize program goals. Interface with global R&D team to align projects and attain strategic goals. Provide technical support and training to other departments, sales reps, and customers on R&D related issues. Required Skills and Education Bachelors in Materials Science (Masters preferred).Other science and engineering degrees may be considered with a materials emphasis. Knowledge of particulate materials, metallurgy, chemistry and manufacturing is preferred 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.