Engineer, Advance Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & benefits

Career growth

Quality systems

Team environment

Job summary

Dana Canada, a global leader in engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies, seeks an engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for thermal products at our Oakville site. You will collaborate with suppliers, support tooling approvals, and leverage advanced quality systems to drive efficiency.

Candidate will work in a high-volume production setting with strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD and MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Requires post-secondary degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or diploma in Engineering technology.
• Experience in manufacturing, preferably high-volume production.
• Familiar with TS16949, APQP, continuous improvement, and Toyota Production System.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and innovative manufacturing processes for thermal products to improve safety, quality and performance.
• Improve existing processes toward ideal state using rapid prototyping and designed experiments.
• Assemble quotations for tooling and equipment to support cost models and program launches.

Skills

Problem solving

Team player

Communication

Education

Mechanical/Industrial Engineering degree

Engineering technology diploma

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 thermalproducts, 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 tosupport cost model preparation and program launch activities.
• Quickly diagnose and determine causal explanation for defects and failures occurring inprototype 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, continuousimprovement 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 Thingsan 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.

Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.