Gear Process Engineer

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

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. is seeking a skilled manufacturing professional to optimize production workflows and support continuous improvement initiatives in our Fort Wayne facility.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to integrate new products, validate processes, and document changes while upholding safety and regulatory standards. Ideal candidates bring a strong background in automotive manufacturing systems, process engineering, and industrial automation, with 3+

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing systems, process engineering, and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve production workflows, layouts, and utilization of equipment to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Provide technical support to resolve process-related issues, equipment malfunctions, and quality concerns on the shop floor.
• Apply lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to drive process improvements and cost savings.
• Work with engineering, quality, and production teams to integrate new products into manufacturing, including tooling, process validation, and documentation.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes meet safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Automotive manufacturing

Process engineering

Industrial automation

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience

Job description

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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 two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck 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.

Job Purpose

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and improve production workflows, layouts, and utilization of equipment to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Provide technical support to resolve process-related issues, equipment malfunctions, and quality concerns on the shop floor.
• Apply lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to drive process improvements and cost savings.
• Work with engineering, quality, and production teams to integrate new products into manufacturing, including tooling, process validation, and documentation.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes meet safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation including work instructions, process flows, and engineering change notices.
• Work off shifts and weekends as necessary.

• Develop and update documentation, including process sheets, PFMEA's and Control Plans
• Develop Team Leaders in production departments
• Resolve quality and tooling issues
• Assist in troubleshooting process and machine issues.
• Train and teach the Production Supervisors
• Develop layouts to facilitate Dana's production system.
• Coordinate all Sales Inquiries and Program Launches through APQP
• This includes coordinating the manufacture and movement of pre-production material through the production departments
• Develop and maintain Poka-Yoke devices
• Develop and maintain automation solutions for manufacturing

ESTIMATING

• Responsible for timely completion of all estimates
• Obtain quotations for new capital and tooling as needed
• Blackboard or directional estimates as required

BUSINESS UNIT

• Capacity analysis
• Involved in Business Unit manufacturing strategy
• Planning of equipment moves within Ft Wayne and Business Unit

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience
• 3+ years of experience

Skills

• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing systems, process engineering, and industrial automation.
• Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions in a dynamic production environment.
• Capable of managing multiple engineering projects, coordinating resources, and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams.

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.

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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.