Automotive Process Engineer — Lean, Automation & CI

Dana Incorporated; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support and optimize manufacturing operations at its Danville, KY facility. You will drive process improvements, enable efficient production, and lead continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Responsibilities include implementing new technologies, developing documentation, supporting equipment launches, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, and cost objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred).
• Proven ability to support production and implement process improvements.
• Experience introducing new technologies, automation, or process changes into production.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations by troubleshooting issues and implementing sustainable process improvements.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, cost reduction activities, and plant strategic projects.
• Develop, optimize, and document manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Create and maintain key engineering documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Standard Work, and Work Instructions.
• Implement and improve machining, assembly, and automation processes using data-driven analysis.
• Support new equipment launches, including specification, procurement, installation, and validation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Analyze and disposition non-conforming materials, vendor deviations, and process variations.
• Utilize problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, root cause analysis) to address internal and customer-related concerns.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, improve flow, and optimize plant layout.
• Ensure processes meet safety, ergonomics, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Equipment launches

Industry 4.0

Problem solving (8D)

Statistical analysis

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Machining knowledge

Safety focus

Off-shift availability

Plant floor work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Dana Incorporated is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support and optimize manufacturing operations at its Danville, KY facility. You will drive process improvements, enable efficient production, and lead continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Responsibilities include implementing new technologies, developing documentation, supporting equipment launches, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, and cost objectives.