Manufacturing Process Engineer

Dana Corp; Paris (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp in the United States seeks an experienced engineer to join our prototyping and stamping team. You will manage communications across product design, sales, tooling, production, and program management to resolve processing issues and ensure prototypes meet requirements.

You will lead tooling development, troubleshoot stamping processes, and contribute to quality, cost reduction, and delivery initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Engineering or 5 yrs experience in related field.
• Experience in metal stamping and/or manufacturing preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with cross-functional teams on processing issues (Product Design, Sales, Tool Shop, Production, Program Managers/Coordinators).
• Stamping and assembling prototypes.
• Collaborate with Tooling, Product Design, and Material Suppliers on prototype tooling problems and document them.
• Troubleshoot metal stamping to resolve processing problems.
• Assist the facility in meeting quality, cost reduction, and delivery initiatives.
• Prepare reports on material processing, tooling problems, assembly problems, and engineering tests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed

Willing to work extra hours

Ability to travel

Education

Engineering degree or 5 yrs related experience

Experience in metal stamping/manufacturing

Tools

MS Office

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 Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all communications and contacts with appropriate disciplines concerning all processing issues. (Product Design, Sales, Tool Shop, Production, Program Managers/Coordinators.)
• Responsible for stamping and assembly of all prototypes.
• Work closely with Tooling, Product Design, and Material Suppliers on any and all problems on prototype production tools and document these.
• Capable of troubleshooting metal stamping to resolve processing problems.
• Assist the facility in meeting Initiatives of Quality, Cost Reduction, and Delivery.
• Prepare reports on material processing, tooling problems, assembly problems, engineering tests, etc.
• Lead and/or support problem solving activities (8D, 7step, Error Proofing, Fishbone, 5 why).
• Lead and/or support continuous improvement programs and employee involvement work teams.
• Work with tool shops (internal and external) to develop equipment, fixtures, and gages, needed for development and production systems.
• Participate in cost savings initiatives such as VA/VE

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Engineering or 5 yrs. experience in related field
• Experience in metal stamping and/or manufacturing preferred
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people in a professional manner
• Must be self directed and a motivated individual who is willing to accept responsibility
• Must be flexible, willing, and able to work excess hours when needed.
• Proficiency developing PFMEAs, operator instructions, Control Plans, and Process Flow Charts
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Ability to travel as required to customers and suppliers
• Excellent written and verbal communication 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.