Manufacturing Process Engineer

About the role

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving passenger vehicle and commercial truck markets, Dana provides original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for all processing issues across disciplines (Product Design, Sales, Tool Shop, Production, Program Managers/Coordinators).
• Oversee stamping and assembly of all prototypes.
• Collaborate with Tooling, Product Design, and Material Suppliers to resolve and document problems on prototype production tools.
• Troubleshoot metal stamping to resolve processing problems.
• Assist the facility in meeting quality, cost reduction, and delivery initiatives.
• Prepare reports on material processing, tooling problems, assembly issues, and engineering tests.
• Lead and/or support problem-solving activities (8D, 7-step, Error Proofing, Fishbone, 5 Whys).
• Lead and/or support continuous improvement programs and employee involvement work teams.
• Work with internal and external tool shops to develop equipment, fixtures, and gages for development and production systems.
• Participate in cost-saving initiatives such as Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Engineering or 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience in metal stamping and/or manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency developing PFMEAs, operator instructions, Control Plans, and Process Flow Charts.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Ability to travel as required to customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with people in a professional manner.
• Self-directed and motivated individual willing to accept responsibility.
• Flexible and able to work excess hours when needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.