Quality Engineer

Dana Corp; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee specific production lines, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate APQP projects in an automotive Tier 1 environment. The role requires strong knowledge of quality tools, PPAP, PFMEA, GD&T, and IATF 16949 standards, with collaboration across teams to reduce defects and improve processes.

Responsibilities include leading solutioning, maintaining control plans, and preparing data for management review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in quality or related field in automotive Tier 1.
• Strong communication, organizational, and math skills.
• PC proficiency with MS Office and statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Own specific production lines and ensure quality improvements.
• Coordinate APQP projects and maintain process documentation.
• Use quality tools (Pareto, SPC, Capability studies, Poka-Yoke) to reduce defects.
• Lead containment and problem solving (8D, A3, 3L5W) as required.
• Guide layout, inspections, calibration, and quality checks as needed.
• Prepare reports for managers and plant personnel.
• Facilitate Customer PPAP submissions and review non-conformances.
• Track engineering deviations and changes with approvals.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

GD&T

IATF 16949

Gage R&R

CQE (ASQ)

Audit experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

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

• Responsible for specific production lines and/or customer products with regard to overall quality requirements and improvements.
• Coordination of assigned APQP projects and the development and maintenance of process improvement documentation including Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams PMFEA's, Work Instructions, Inspection Instructions, and others as needed
• Ability to use quality tools such as Pareto Analysis, SPC, Capability Studies, Poka-Yoke, and Cost of Quality Analysis to reduce defects and waste.
• Prevention and resolution of customer concerns using problem solving including 8D, A3, 3L5W, and other problem solving methodologies as required
• Ability to work in a team environment and foster continuous improvement in all aspects of the plant operations.
• Provide guidance as needed: Layout, Gage Calibration, Floor Inspections/Audits, Quality Checks, etc.
• Prepare periodic reports and other data for presentations to managers and/or plant personnel.
• Facilitation of Customer PPAP submission.
• Review Customer systems for non-conformances.
• Trace and review status of engineering deviations and change requests.Oversee engineering deviations and engineering changes requiring customer and internal approvals and follow through with completion of changes in a timely manner.
• Create and update quality documents as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as needed.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or an equivalent field preferred
• 3+ years experience in Quality or related field preferably in automotive industry working for a Tier 1 supplier
• Strong personal computer skills including Microsoft Office and various statistical software packages.
• Manufacturing experience - preferably in automotive industry working for a Tier 1 supplier.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal, organizational skills, and math skills

Skills

• ASQ CQE preferred
• Work off-shifts periodically to resolve specific issues and problems.
• Strong understanding of products and production processes
• The ability to deal with multiple priorities and deal with stressful situations.
• Experience with: PPAP, PFMEA. APQP, GD&T, Gage R&R, SPC, IATF 16949 , Internal Auditing
• IATF 16949 External and/or Internal Auditor certification 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.