Automotive Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & CI

Dana Corp; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead development, optimization, and strategic improvement of automotive manufacturing processes. You will act as a technical expert and project leader, driving initiatives, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting new product launches and cost reduction efforts.

The role emphasizes ensuring processes meet industry standards, customer requirements, and company goals, with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, quality, and production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 7+ years of experience.
• 5+ years in project engineering of high-volume production machines.
• Knowledge of modular, CNC, conventional machining, or MIG welding and forming processes.
• Ability to interpret set-ups and specifications.
• AutoCAD knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement manufacturing processes to improve throughput and product quality.
• Lead cross-functional lean and Six Sigma projects to boost performance.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production to integrate new products.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in process design and troubleshooting.
• Maintain process documentation and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Manufacturing systems

Process design

Automation

Industrial engineering

Automotive focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Dana Corp is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead development, optimization, and strategic improvement of automotive manufacturing processes. You will act as a technical expert and project leader, driving initiatives, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting new product launches and cost reduction efforts.

The role emphasizes ensuring processes meet industry standards, customer requirements, and company goals, with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, quality, and production