What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Process Engineer position at Dana Corporation?
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 two primary markets - passenger vehicle and commercial truck - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor KPIs and support the development of data-driven countermeasures for process deviations.
Maintain and update all required documentation including standard work instructions, PFMEAs, and process flow diagrams.
Support and optimize automated manufacturing processes, including welding systems and torque tooling applications.
Manage capital projects and related spending; support manufacturing operations and problem solving while making improvements.
Standardize best practices across programs to minimize variation and improve overall process quality.
Collaborate across departments improve axle assembly operations.
Support major plant initiatives, kaizen events, and other strategic goals in the plant.
Procure specialized tools and gauges by evaluating design concepts, justifying expenditures, and initiating purchase orders.
Implement tooling, improved processes, and plant layout improvement as needed through AutoCAD.
Supervise installation of equipment, supporting functions, and vendors.
Lead PFMEA reviews and actively identify and mitigate process risks throughout production systems.
Serve as technical mentor to production, supporting advanced troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
Support launch of new programs with Dana's manufacturing goals.
Leads efforts for safety, sustainability and innovation.
Champion training initiatives that improve workforce capability in diagnostic and problem-solving methods.
Education and Qualifications
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters
Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.
Our Values
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor KPIs and support the development of data-driven countermeasures for process deviations.
Maintain and update all required documentation including standard work instructions, PFMEAs, and process flow diagrams.
Support and optimize automated manufacturing processes, including welding systems and torque tooling applications.
Manage capital projects and related spending; support manufacturing operations and problem solving while making improvements.
Standardize best practices across programs to minimize variation and improve overall process quality.
Collaborate across departments improve axle assembly operations.
Support major plant initiatives, kaizen events, and other strategic goals in the plant.
Procure specialized tools and gauges by evaluating design concepts, justifying expenditures, and initiating purchase orders.
Implement tooling, improved processes, and plant layout improvement as needed through AutoCAD.
Supervise installation of equipment, supporting functions, and vendors.
Lead PFMEA reviews and actively identify and mitigate process risks throughout production systems.
Serve as technical mentor to production, supporting advanced troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
Support launch of new programs with Dana's manufacturing goals.
Leads efforts for safety, sustainability and innovation.
Champion training initiatives that improve workforce capability in diagnostic and problem-solving methods.
Education and Qualifications
- Proven experience in a manufacturing and/or assembly environment to apply new technology or alternate process within the manufacturing environment.
- Experience with corrective action and problem-solving experience using tools such as 8D, Five-Why or a similar methodology\Ability to perform statistical data analysis, including capability studies, batch sizing and time studies
- Lean/TPS experience.
- Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and / or Autodesk Inventor
- Must have a focus on safe manufacturing process
- PLC, Controls knowledge or programming skills are preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 3 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters
Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.
Our Values
- Value Others
- Inspire Innovation
- Grow Responsibly
- Win Together