Automotive Process Engineer — Lean & Data-Driven Efficiency

Dana; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production workflows, layouts, and equipment utilization to boost efficiency and reduce waste.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to integrate new products, validate processes, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role requires a strong lean mindset, data-driven problem solving, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant manufacturing/quality experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize production workflows and layouts to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Provide technical on-floor support for process issues, equipment malfunctions, and quality concerns.
• Apply lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other methods to drive process improvements and cost savings.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to integrate new products and tooling.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain documentation including work instructions, process flows, and changes.

Skills

Manufacturing systems

Process engineering

Industrial automation

Data analysis & root cause

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

4+ years related experience

Job description

Dana Canada Corp. in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production workflows, layouts, and equipment utilization to boost efficiency and reduce waste.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to integrate new products, validate processes, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role requires a strong lean mindset, data-driven problem solving, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic manufacturing