Sr. Global Manufacturing Engineer - Automation
Novi, MI, US, 48377
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 Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead design and development of standard bill of processes (SBOP)
- Implement equipment and facility strategies to support advanced process development in our Manufacturing Centers globally.
- Position will have a concentration on automation applications within existing and new processes.
- Implementation of AGV and AMR automation.
- Initiate benchmarking activities to ensure Dana is assessing state of the art technology for all manufacturing methods & processes. These include but not limited to robotics, camera and measurement systems
- Develop capital plans for business cases, strategies & action plans for deployment of gearbox manufacturing methods for all core and strategic manufacturing processes.
- Engage in new product development to ensure DFM/DFA concerns are being addressed. Participate in stage gate design reviews for new customer programs and advanced development projects to reinforce DFM/DFA efforts, provide investment support for capital and tooling, and provide labor support for direct labor.
- Participates in the advanced development of manufacturing processes.
- Implements and creates smart, flexible manufacturing systems, and works with local engineering teams to deploy in manufacturing equipment purchases.
- Lead process to share and deploy best practices for manufacturing and assembly of standard & electrified systems across global locations and applicable business units.
- Support facilities in development of long-range capital investment plan, as well as review and approve capital investment projects for global manufacturing facilities to ensure adherence to SBOP and SPOE.
- Develop/ maintain standard manufacturing / quality documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan, BOPY, MSA Plan, Functional Safety, etc.) for core processes
- Support customer program launch activity as required.
- Travel as necessary to support operations globally.
- Perform other assigned duties incidental to the occupation.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing processes and capital equipment procurement, with automation experience expected.
- Experience managing assembly/automation equipment launches with a third part Integrator
- Must understand statistics, as it relates to manufacturing and assembly processes. This would include cycle time and OEE studies.
- Low and high-volume production experience.
- Assembly, Machining and Welding experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Strong initiative and the ability to work well in a team environment.
- Computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Must be able to travel for extended periods both domestically and internationally.
- Willingness to work extended or irregular hours to ensure that key job responsibilities are accomplished.
- Knowledge of robot, vision and automation applications a must.
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: Detroit