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Senior Research and Development Engineer

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Job ID JREQ-224374 Date posted 09/16/2026

Job Posting Title

Senior Research and Development Engineer

Job Description Summary

Carry out specific assigned R & D projects by organizing, prioritizing, and facilitating the effective usage of both human and materials resources for the areas of powder product development (ferrous materials, specialized additives and coating technology, new applications)

Job Description:

  • Plan, execute and interpret experiments to complete research deliverables.  Interface with customers, suppliers, marketing, and manufacturing departments to realize program goals.
  • Manage assigned work force, recognize personal strengths, and recommend potential improvements.
  • Become the in-house expert/consultant to other departments in the areas of metal powder

Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelors degree in Materials Science or engineering related field. Preferred Masters/PHD.
  • 3+ years of work experience preferred. 
  • Experience in particulate materials, metallurgy, powder process and product engineering preferred.
  • Demonstrates flexibility, initiative and proactive leadership.
  • Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

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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