Process Engineering Team Lead
Ft.Wayne, IN, US, 46808-1998
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
Job Duties and Responsibilities
This position will lead the IE activities and be responsible for optimizing processes, eliminating waste, & conducting complex cost analyses to provide data-driven recommendations for CI Saving improvements and most importantly utilizing AVIX industrial software to document and develop actions to meet or exceed plant labor standards
• This position will play a key role in supporting investment integrations and industrializing to maximize production output to meet or exceed capital payback period in specific automation of processes leveraging robots, AMRs, cobots.
• Be responsible and accountable for project executions from inception to completion, including communication of results and verification.
• Facilitate the identification, selection, prioritization and assignment of projects with an emphasis on those that have breakthrough potential.
• Partner with customers in Operations and elsewhere to establish continuous improvement initiatives for implementation.
• Be responsible and accountable for project executions from inception to completion, including communication of results and verification.
• Learn and execute Dana Operating System (DOS) initiatives & tools
• As required, create and edit layouts, and drive the sign off process for upcoming projects
• Oversee and execute as required, new equipment introduction (including safety and environmental checklists), and change management (CSD and ER process)
Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor's degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Engineering and at least 7 years experience.
• Trained and proficient in Six Sigma or Lean methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in leading kaizens.
• Excellent interpersonal communications with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Must be a team player that solicits diverse ideas and viewpoints and possess strong facilitation, teaching and coaching skills.
• Good computer/database management skills with process mapping and documentation skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
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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