Engineer, Advance Manufacturing

Dana Incorporated; Oakville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Work with cutting-edge quality systems

Collaborative and forward-thinking团队

Job summary

Dana Canada is seeking a Mechanical/Industrial Engineering professional to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for thermal products, supporting cost models and program launches. You will help design experiments, prototype tooling, and standardize equipment to enhance safety and quality across facilities.

They require knowledge of TS16949 and continuous improvement methods, with stamping/assembly experience and willingness to travel within Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or diploma in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering technology.
• Relevant experience in manufacturing, preferably in a high volume production environment.
• Knowledgeable with the principles of quality management (TS16949), APQP, continuous improvement and the Toyota Production System.
• Experience or a demonstrated aptitude in stamping, light assembly, brazing and inspection.
• Legal ability to travel, primarily in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop new manufacturing processes for the next generation of thermal products, that will lead to improved safety, quality and overall business performance.
• Improve upon existing manufacturing processes, bringing them towards the ideal state,through rapid prototype, designed experiments and confirmation trials.
• Assemble prototype and production quotations for required tooling and equipment to support cost model preparation and program launch activities.
• Quickly diagnose and determine causal explanation for defects and failures occurring in prototype and early production builds.
• Develop and maintain machine and tooling standards.
• Candidate will work closely with our suppliers to ensure safety, quality and capability of tooling and equipment and will be responsible for final equipment and tooling buy-off.
• Act as a technical resource and support to all Thermal Products manufacturing plants.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Communications

MS Project

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Post-secondary degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or diploma in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering technology

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop new and innovative manufacturing processes for the next generation of thermal products, that will lead to improved safety, quality and overall business performance.
• Improve upon existing manufacturing processes, bringing them towards the ideal state,through rapid prototype, designed experiments and confirmation trials.
• Assemble prototype and production quotations for required tooling and equipment to support cost model preparation and program launch activities.
• Quickly diagnose and determine causal explanation for defects and failures occurring in prototype and early production builds.
• Develop and maintain machine and tooling standards.
• Candidate will work closely with our suppliers to ensure safety, quality and capability of tooling and equipment and will be responsible for final equipment and tooling buy-off.
• Act as a technical resource and support to all Thermal Products manufacturing plants.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or diploma in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering technology.
• Relevant experience in manufacturing, preferably in a high volume production environment.
• Knowledgeable with the principles of quality management (TS16949), APQP, continuous improvement and the Toyota Production System.
• Experience or a demonstrated aptitude in stamping, light assembly, brazing and inspection.
• Strong problem-solving skills with knowledge about convergent problem solving methodologies preferred. Experience with Shainin Red X or The New Science of Fixing Things an asset.
• Strong Team Player with excellent communications skills.
• Ability to use MSProject/AutoCAD /Excel/Word/PowerPoint.
• Legal ability to travel, primarily in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Career growth opportunities in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Work with cutting-edge quality systems and improvement methodologies
• Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team

Dana Canada is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

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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