Manufacturing Engineer

Dana Incorporated; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated in Henderson, KY is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support maintenance, process improvement, and new product transfers in a fast-paced production environment. You will design, implement, and optimize tooling, equipment, and process layouts to improve throughput and quality.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering and 3+ years in machining/production equipment, demonstrates Kaizen/Lean experience, and can coordinate with suppliers, customers, and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical field required.
• 3+ years related experience in machining or production equipment recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance to ensure equipment is properly maintained, guarded, and operating safely.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, throughput, quality, setup, and cost.
• Manage capital plans and expense projects as required.
• Design, develop, test, and implement tools, cutters, machinery, and equipment for manufacturing methods.
• Develop and implement documentation of manufacturing work instructions, process flow diagrams, and PFMEA with QA and Production.
• Review new product specs, BOMs, and Flex Fields for accuracy.
• Lead tool PM initiatives from analysis to disposition and tracking.
• Ensure EHS compliance related to job responsibilities.
• Interface with customers to resolve quality concerns and process issues.
• Support Dana DOS, lean, and Red-X initiatives.
• Assist maintenance in troubleshooting equipment and developing preventative/predictive maintenance.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Communication skills

Teamwork

Vendor management

PLC experience

ISO 16949

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

AviX

Visio

MS Project

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 – 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 Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance to ensure equipment is properly maintained, guarded, and operating in a safe manner. Manage the successful transition of new products & technology into the production areas.
• Monitor existing manufacturing processes to continuously improve process, efficiency, throughput, quality, setup, and cost through engagement and action.
• Manage capital plans and expense projects as required.
• Design, develop, test, and/or source and implement various tools, cutters, machinery, & equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Perform research, design, and analyses to develop and improve capacity, layouts, production flow, workforce utilization, and material handling methods.
• Develop and implement documentation of manufacturing work instructions, process flow diagrams, and PFMEA alongside a Quality Engineering and Production counterpart.
• Review new product specifications, review BOMs and Flex Fields for correctness and completeness.
• Lead and maintain tool PM initiative from analysis to disposition including recommendations to repair or replace, requesting purchase requisition, logging to expense report for approval, and tracking.
• EHS compliance as it relates to job responsibility.
• Interface with customers and implement corrective actions to resolve quality concerns and process‑related issues.
• Participate and support Dana DOS, lean manufacturing, and Red‑X initiatives.
• Assist maintenance in troubleshooting equipment, further developing preventative and predictive maintenance systems, and providing direction for project and improvement work, as required.
• Other projects and developments including evening and/or weekend support as needed.

Education And Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a technical field discipline and 3 years related experience.
• Experience with machining and production equipment.

Skills

• Project management skills and experience.
• Self‑starter with motivation to complete projects per specified timelines, as well as ability to work in a team‑oriented environment.
• Kaizen & Lean manufacturing experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with AviX, Visio, and MS Project will be helpful.
• Ability to work with vendors, customers, & employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication skills.
• PLC experience is a plus – Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, Okuma (OSP), and Mori‑Seiki (MAPS).
• IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 preferred.

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.