Sr. Engineering Technical Manager
Lafayette, IN, US, 47903
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 Senior Engineering Technical Manager will have the overall responsibility of providing strategic guidance and management for all aspects of manufacturing processes and facility management. This candidate will also provide technical direction for the development, design, and systems integration across multiple manufacturing operations from definition phase through implementation.
Role Responsibilities
- Determine the need for and manage capital investment for the facility
- Develop a strategy and plan for Lafayette manufacturing footprint
- Lead the team that defines and implements quality realization and planning processes
- Provide Leadership over all technical aspects of manufacturing operations
- Accountable for all aspects of project completion and deliverables regardless of responsible parties
- Lead team meetings and group discussions
- Guide project groups to help resolve major problems and meet timelines
- Assist project groups with personal knowledge and experience as necessary
- Set clear tasks and objectives based on project requirements
- Provide formal presentation and updates to upper management as well as large operations teams
- Work with external suppliers and machine tool representatives as necessary
- Engage and Interact with factory personnel as required
- Ability to make decisions with minimal information in short notice
- Additional tasks as identified by the Plant Manager
Knowledge & Skills Summary:
- Machining, Assembly and Heat Treat experience or any combination there of
- Management experience of large teams to achieve organization objectives
- Ability to interact at all levels of the Organization
- Demonstrated effective Leadership abilities, conflict resolution and team building skills
- Extensive knowledge with MS Office products
- Experience with Lean manufacturing concepts and methods
- CAD, CNC Programming experience and blueprint reading skills desirable
Education and Experience:
- BS Degree Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, related degree or equivalent experience,
- Prefer minimum of 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience in metal working industry
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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Nearest Major Market: Lafayette