Sr. Weld Engineer

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.

About the role

This is a weld engineering position providing primary support to manufacturing operations within the plant. The facility utilizes Fanuc / Lincoln GMAW processes.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on responsibility for weld engineering projects, including production process development, weld equipment maintenance, instructions, and weld station methods.
• Review and analyze production, quality assurance, maintenance, and other operational reports to identify non-conformities in product weld quality and output; resolve production problems.
• Perform weld capability analysis and troubleshoot weld instability and welding equipment capability.
• Participate in initial engineering control plans and procedures to ensure product process capability for achieving quality products.
• Write weld process instructions.
• Troubleshoot and repair production welding equipment in support of the maintenance department.
• Provide fundamental operator training and advanced robot training for production and maintenance personnel.
• Offer daily technical support to production operations.
• Maintain process documentation describing control of manufacturing processes (FMEA, control plan, operator check sheets, operator and gauge work instructions, process sheets, deviation postings, Poka-Yoke check sheets, PM check sheets, tool matrix postings).
• Participate in DCP teams for problem-solving and continuous improvement of processes, documentation, and control plans.
• Maintain action plans for continuous improvement of weld department measurables.
• Coordinate efforts for plant goals and objectives with the Area Manager to continuously improve the weld department.
• Stay current with the latest technology developments and benchmark and test new technology.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in welding metallurgy and/or welding technology, plus four years of practical experience, or ten years of equivalent work experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is preferred (current or ability to obtain).

Skills

• Ability to lead root cause analysis, interpret complex data, and implement high-impact solutions.
• Work effectively with teams across engineering, production, quality, and leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence decision-making.