Job Posting Title

Industrial Engineer

Job Description Summary

Dauch is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join our team in Bowling Green, Ohio. This fully onsite role is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality production within an automotive manufacturing environment. This role focuses on analyzing workflows, designing production systems, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to support operational excellence.

Job Description:

• Analyze current manufacturing processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement

• Design and implement optimized production layouts, workstations, and material flow systems

• Conduct time and motion studies to establish standard work and improve labor productivity

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other methodologies

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, quality, maintenance, supply chain) to drive operational improvements

• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Support new product launches by designing efficient production processes and validating line readiness

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as throughput, cycle time, and utilization to drive performance improvements

• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives related to labor, materials, and equipment

• Evaluate equipment, tooling, and automation solutions to enhance productivity and safety

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies

• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

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.