8. American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
Score: 116 points;
Average annual salary: $77,494 (77 points);
Indeed rating: 3.9 stars (39 points);
Best jobs: Industrial Engineer
The AAM headquarters is based in Detroit, Michigan. It is a huge manufacturer of automotive components that works with all major car manufacturers in the country. American Axle produces axles, joints and drive shafts and it is a good place to start your engineering career. The AAM came into the spotlight in 2008, when a big strike caused huge damage for both the company and its major partners. Since then, the company has stood back on its feet and continued to deliver parts for the automotive industry. Indeed Q&A reviews say that working hours in AAM range between 8 and 12 depending on the position. There’s a lot of mandatory overtime, and the company provides health insurance, 5% 401(k) match and paid holidays, after the probation period.
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