Manufacturing Engineer

Ft.Wayne, IN, US, 46808-1998

Requisition:  61797

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

With minimal supervision, support assigned department(s).  This work will include overseeing & directing fixturing, tooling, error proofing, & gage design.  Experience with milling & turning required.  Must have strong CNC programming skills & be fluent in CAD.  Working knowledge of automation & controls is an advantage.  Assembly process experience is an advantage.

 

Job will require strong troubleshooting skills & ability to lead cross functional teams.  Will develop scopes of work, request quotations from vendors, submit requisitions, perform cost justifications, & participate in machine run-offs.  The Process Engineer is also responsible for helping to support plant goals such as safety, quality, delivery, & cost savings.

 

The process engineer must take ownership of projects & be able to work into off shift hours & weekends as needed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

GENERAL
•    Develop & update documentation, including process sheets, PFMEA’s & Control Plans.
•    Train Production Supervisors & Team Leaders in production departments.
•    Resolve quality & tooling issues.
•    Assist in troubleshooting processes & machine issues.  
•    Support layout development to facilitate Dana’s production system.  
•    Develop & maintain Poka-Yoke devices.
•    Develop & maintain Automation solutions for manufacturing.
•    Develop, update, & maintain documentation, including Process Sheets, PFMEA’s & Control Plans

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

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

 

 

Job Qualifications:
•    B.S. degree & minimum 3 years related job experience; or 7 years’ experience in related engineering field, technology field, CNC programming capability.  
•    Possess the ability to read & interpret engineering drawings & specifications, thorough understanding of GD&T, gaging, & print requirements is a must. 
•    Must have proven mechanical aptitude.
•    Must work effectively, efficiently, & is a self-starter.
•    Must demonstrate proficient written/verbal communication skills in the English language.
•    Must be able to use various computer operating systems & software as necessary to complete required job functions.  These include, but are not limited to, PC applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc…), & machine specific operating system & software applications.
•    Must possess thorough knowledge of the proper usage & application of measuring equipment.
•    Must demonstrate convincing prior training & work experience in problem solving techniques.
•    Must demonstrate strength of character to perform & succeed in a high-pressure manufacturing environment.


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