Sr. Launch Engineer

Dana Incorporated; Novi (MI); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dana Incorporated, Novi, MI, is seeking aSenior Manufacturing/Process Engineer toDesign and implement complex manufacturing processes, lead lean projects, and collaborate across engineering, quality, and production teams.

You will mentor junior staff, ensure safety compliance, and develop SBOP standards for automotive stamping.” The role requires multi-year experience in manufacturing engineering, strong statistics knowledge, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience in manufacturing engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing/engineering roles.
• Multi-layer heat shield manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must understand statistics as it relates to manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Low and high-volume production experience.
• Proficiency with CAD systems, PFMEA development, process simulation, and data analytics tools.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement complex manufacturing processes to improve throughput and quality.
• Lead cross-functional projects using lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production to integrate new products.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Maintain process documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead SBOP development for automotive stamping products.
• Champion safety and Dana safety standards.
• Develop equipment and facility strategies to support advanced process development.
• Lead process technologies to support long-term product roadmaps.
• Initiate benchmarking to assess state-of-the-art manufacturing methods.
• Develop capital plans and deployment strategies for manufacturing methods.
• Represent manufacturing during stage-gate reviews ensuring DFM and DFA.
• Participate in advanced development of manufacturing processes for product deployment.
• Implement and deploy smart, flexible manufacturing systems.
• Share and deploy best practices across locations and business units.
• Support long-range capital investment planning and SBOP/SPOE adherence.
• Develop/maintain standard manufacturing/quality documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan, etc.).
• Support customer program launches and provide onsite global facility support.
• Perform other duties incidental to the occupation.

Kenntnisse

Process design

Root cause analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Technical presentation

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience

7+ years of experience

Tools

CAD systems

PFMEA development

Process simulation

Data analytics tools

Microsoft Office

Statistical analysis tools

Jobbeschreibung

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Novi, MI, US, 48377 Maumee, OH, US, 43537

Requisition: 68512

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

• Design and implement complex manufacturing processes that improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Lead cross-functional projects using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to achieve measurable performance improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to integrate new products and technologies into existing manufacturing systems.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and technicians, providing expertise in process design, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
• Maintain process documentation and ensure all manufacturing activities comply with safety, environmental, and industry regulations.
• Lead design and development of new and innovative standard bill of processes (SBOP) required to produce automotive stamping products.
• Champion a culture of safety and ensure manufacturing solutions comply with all applicable Dana safety standards.
• Develop and deploy equipment and facility strategies to support advanced process development in our Manufacturing Centers globally.
• Leads the development of process technologies required to support long term product technology roadmaps in product and advanced engineering.
• Initiates benchmarking activities to ensure Dana is assessing state-of-the-art technology for all manufacturing methods & processes.
• Develops capital plans for business cases, strategies & action plans for deployment of manufacturing methods for all core and strategic manufacturing processes.
• Lead manufacturing representation during stage-gate reviews for customer programs and advanced development projects, ensuring Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles are incorporated early in product development.
• Participates in the advanced development of manufacturing processes for product deployment.
• Implements and creates smart, flexible manufacturing systems, and works with local engineering teams to deploy in manufacturing equipment purchases.
• Lead process to share and deploy best practices for manufacturing and assembly across global locations and applicable business units.
• Support facilities in development of long-range capital investment plan, as well as review and approve capital investment projects for global manufacturing facilities to ensure adherence to SBOP and SPOE.
• Develop/ maintain standard manufacturing / quality documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan, BOPY, MSA Plan, Functional Safety, etc.) for core processes.
• Support customer program launch activity as required.
• Provide onsite support at global facilities and supplier locations as needed.
• Perform other assigned duties incidental to the occupation.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience
• 7+ years of experience
• Multi-layer heat shield manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must understand statistics, as it relates to manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Low and high-volume production experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, statistical analysis tools, and manufacturing engineering software. Experience with CAD systems, PFMEA development, process simulation, and data analytics tools preferred.
• Must be able to travel for extended periods both domestically and internationally.
• Willingness to work extended or irregular hours to ensure that key job responsibilities are accomplished.

Skills

• Deep knowledge of manufacturing systems, process design, automation, and industrial engineering principles, especially within automotive environments.
• Ability to lead root cause analysis, interpret complex data, and implement high-impact solutions.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale engineering projects.
• Work effectively with teams across engineering, production, quality, and leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence decision-making.

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

Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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.