Process Engineer

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

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production workflows, layouts, and equipment utilization to boost efficiency and reduce waste.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to integrate new products, validate processes, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role requires a strong lean mindset, data-driven problem solving, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant manufacturing/quality experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize production workflows and layouts to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Provide technical on-floor support for process issues, equipment malfunctions, and quality concerns.
• Apply lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other methods to drive process improvements and cost savings.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to integrate new products and tooling.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain documentation including work instructions, process flows, and changes.

Skills

Manufacturing systems

Process engineering

Industrial automation

Data analysis & root cause

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

4+ years related 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 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.

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.

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.