Process Engineering Team Lead - Lean, Automation & CI

Dana Canada Corp.; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. seeks an experienced Process Engineering Manager to lead daily manufacturing engineering activities in a high-automation environment.

You will guide a cross-functional team supporting production, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates bring extensive automotive manufacturing expertise, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering cost reductions and productivity gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or engineering leadership.
• Experience with lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of automotive manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily tasks and priorities of manufacturing engineers for production support.
• Drive lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency and quality.
• Provide technical assistance to resolve process and equipment issues.
• Oversee NPI process including design, tooling, and validation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and training plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams to solve problems and prevent recurrence.
• Manage plant expenditures and long-term direction of the group.

Skills

Team leadership

Automotive manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Manufacturing processes

CAD & blueprints

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years experience

7+ years experience

Job description

Dana Canada Corp. seeks an experienced Process Engineering Manager to lead daily manufacturing engineering activities in a high-automation environment.

You will guide a cross-functional team supporting production, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates bring extensive automotive manufacturing expertise, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering cost reductions and productivity gains.