Industrial Engineer

Dana Corp; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corporation in Toledo, Ohio, seeks an Industrial Engineer to provide engineering support to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost targets. You will help implement new manufacturing processes and continuously improve current ones.

You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize layouts, balance lines, analyze time studies, and support DOS objectives while adhering to change management procedures. CAD proficiency and plant-floor experience are required, with travel <5%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Field required - Industrial or Mechanical.
• Experience with kitting, sequencing and repack operations is a plus.
• Strong AutoCAD skills with an emphasis on assembly cell layout best practices.
• Background in warehouse planning/design and material handling.
• Plant floor experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve facility and lineside equipment layouts.
• Identify and optimize component flow and display to the operators lineside.
• Develop and maintain time studies, spaghetti diagrams and work balance studies for Standardized Work.
• Determine current and future state headcount for each assembly line and material handling operation.
• Develop current and future state warehouse layouts and space analyses.
• Maintain PFEP within the facility to optimize material display and handling standards.
• Work with cross functional teams to develop containerization standards.
• Support Core Teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate daily with Engineering, Quality, Materials, Operations, Program Management.
• Support and execution of Dana Operating System (DOS) Objectives.
• Follow change management procedure for process changes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job description

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

Dana Corporation is seeking to fill the position of Industrial Engineer in our Toledo, Ohio plant. This position will be responsible for providing Industrial Engineering support to meet operational needs in safety, quality, delivery, and cost requirements. This includes the implementation of new manufacturing processes and continuous improvement of current processes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with the team to develop & improve facility and lineside equipment layouts.
• Identify and optimize component flow and display to the operators lineside.
• Develop and maintain time studies, spaghetti diagrams and work balance studies for Standardized Work within Avix. And develop and maintain accurate capacity studies on each assembly line.
• Determine current and future state standard RTO headcount for each assembly line and material handling operation and calculations for labor efficiency.
• Develop current and future state warehouse layouts and space analyses based on build volumes and inbound delivery frequency.
• Maintain an accurate PFEP within the facility to facilitate optimal material display and handling standards and improvement plans.
• Work with cross functional teams to develop, track and maintain containerization standards within the facility.
• Support "Core Teams" and their initiatives to drive continuous improvement as required.
• Work daily within a cross functional team (Engineering, Quality, Materials, Operations, Program Management) to achieve plant goals and accomplish day to day tasks.
• Support, and execution of Dana Operating System (DOS) Objectives.
• Follows change management procedure for process changes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Field required - Industrial or Mechanical.
• Experience with kitting, sequencing and repack operations is a plus.
• Strong AutoCAD skills with an emphasis on assembly cell layout best practices.
• Background in warehouse planning/design and material handling.
• Plant floor experience
  

Skills

• Strong technical ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks required to simultaneously and deal with stressful situations.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with people across multiple organizational levels.
• Ability to work overtime when needed to complete required tasks or provide support.
• Travel may be required (<5%).

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.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.