Process 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 three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – 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 Purpose

The purpose of the Process Engineer is to develop and maintain CNC programs for automotive components, including overseeing and directing cutting tool and workholding selection and design. Experience with milling and turning required. Experience with broaching and grinding desired. Working knowledge of automation and controls is an advantage.

The Process Engineer is also responsible for helping to support plant goals such as safety, quality, delivery, and cost savings. The Process Engineer must take ownership of projects and be able to work into off shift hours as needed. This position will require strong troubleshooting skills and will request quotations from vendors, compose RFA’s, cost justifications, and participate in machine run-offs.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Develop and update documentation, including process sheets, PFMEA’s and Control Plans. Develop Team Leaders in production departments. Resolve quality and tooling issues. Assist in troubleshooting process and machine issues. Train and teach the Production Supervisors. Lead cross functional teams between hourly and salary personnel. Develop layouts to facilitate Dana’s production system. Coordinate all Sales Inquiries and Program Launches through APQP. This includes coordinating the manufacture and movement of pre-production material through the production departments. Develop and maintain Poka-Yoke devices. Develop and maintain Automation solutions for manufacturing.

ESTIMATING

Responsible for timely completion of all estimates.Obtain quotations for new capital and tooling as needed.Blackboard or directional estimates as required.

DIVISIONAL

Capacity analysis.Involved in Divisional Manufacturing Strategy.Planning of equipment moves within Ft Wayne and Group.

Job Qualifications

B.S. degree in related engineering field, technology field, CNC programming capability. Possess the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications, thorough understanding of GD&T, gaging, and print requirements is a must. Must have proven mechanical aptitude.Must work effectively, efficiently, and is a self-starter.Must demonstrate proficient written/verbal communication skills in the English language.Must be able to use various computer operating systems and software as necessary to complete required job functions. These include, but are not limited to, PC applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc…), and machine specific operating system and software applications.Must possess thorough knowledge of the proper usage and application of measuring equipment.Must demonstrate convincing prior training and work experience in problem solving techniques.Must demonstrate strength of character to perform and succeed in a high-pressure 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.

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