Manufacturing Engineer

Dana Corp; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana in Pennsylvania is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize automotive manufacturing processes, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while driving cost efficiency.

You will lead continuous improvement, support new product introductions, and coordinate cross-functional teams to reduce waste and improve quality.

Candidates should have an engineering degree or equivalent experience, CAD skills, and hands-on shop-floor capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 4+ years of applicable experience.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing/engineering.
• Knowledge of CAD software.
• Machining or grinding experience.
• Experience writing and editing work instructions.

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.
• Coordinate capital projects including vendor selections, project timeline, trial runs, and sign-offs.
• Evaluate and maintain facilities structure and implement energy reduction opportunities.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Root cause analysis

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

4+ years applicable experience

Tools

CAD Software

Machining/Grinding

Equipment repair/purchasing

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

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production within an automotive environment. This role supports continuous improvement initiatives, resolves production issues, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to introduce new products and technologies. The Manufacturing Engineer ensures that all processes comply with safety, environmental, and industry standards while driving operational excellence.

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.
• Develop new or modify existing methods to manufacture products ensuring that such methods meet quality and production standards as well as health, safety, and environmental standards while meeting cost requirements
• Coordinate capital projects including; researching vendor sources and selections, quotation, business justification, establish project timeline, trial runs, troubleshooting, and sign offs
• Evaluate and maintain facilities structure and implement energy reduction opportunities
• Maintain plant layout for area and develop improved process flow for material and product

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of applicable experience
• 3+ years of experience
• Knowledge of CAD Software
• Machining or grinding experience
• Equipment repair, rebuild, and/or purchasing experience
• Experience in writing and editing work instructions

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.
• Strong computer skills

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

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