Automotive Process Engineering Lead — Lean & Automation

Dana Incorporated; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated seeks an Engineering Supervisor to oversee a team of engineers in a manufacturing environment, aligning work with safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals. The role provides technical guidance, manages priorities, and supports continuous improvement across departments.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive manufacturing, lean/Six Sigma, and cross-functional leadership, with a focus on process optimization and risk reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• 4+ years in engineering context
• Experience in automotive manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Manage daily tasks and priorities of manufacturing engineers.
• Lead lean and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste.
• Provide technical assistance to resolve process issues.
• Oversee new product introductions and process design.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Maintain process documentation.
• Lead cross-functional teams to solve problems.
• Develop training plans for process engineers.
• Manage plant and capital expenditures.
• Drive safety improvements plant-wide.

Skills

Leadership

Automotive manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Communication

Safety compliance

CAD & blueprints

Cost reduction

Process engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Dana Incorporated seeks an Engineering Supervisor to oversee a team of engineers in a manufacturing environment, aligning work with safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals. The role provides technical guidance, manages priorities, and supports continuous improvement across departments.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive manufacturing, lean/Six Sigma, and cross-functional leadership, with a focus on process optimization and risk reduction.