Lead Weld Engineer

Dana Corp; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp in Maumee, Ohio, is seeking an experienced professional to lead welding processes and project management. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and over 10 years in manufacturing.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence best practices across multiple plants, requiring strong leadership and problem-solving skills. The position also involves significant collaboration with engineering teams globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred or related field.
• 10+ years of manufacturing and/or assembly experience.
• Formal education and extensive experience in welding processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Determine best processes and techniques for welding.
• Develop Standard Bills of Process for welding processes.
• Provide project management for quality resolution across plants.

Skills

Project management skills

Self-starter

Leadership

Problem solving

Decision-making

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Blueprint interpretation

GD&T knowledge

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

• The successful candidate will be responsible for determining the best processes and techniques for all aspects of welding. Processes include friction, MIG, magnetic-arc, laser, projection, as well as future process development.
• The duties will include determining current and future states for standardized production welding processes, education of employees/process engineers in welding theory and practice, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, work closely with the metallurgical lab, customer interfacing and support project cost analysis.
• Develop Standard Bills of Process, Equipment and Poka-Yoke for welding processes.
• Develop process flow charts, PFMEAs, equipment FMEAs and process specifications as required.
• Provide project management for multi-plant quality resolution and read across activities.
• Provide technical project management for major equipment purchases, including new and current technology, involving multiple plants.
• Lead the process to share and deploy best practices for welding across multiple product groups throughout Dana globally.
• Assist in performing equipment health checks/audits, as well as global critical spare parts strategy.
• Interface with equipment vendor(s) to ensure robust system design, build, runoff and installation.
• Lead and manage CQI15 Welding System Assessment program, ensuring compliance with AIAG requirements, customer-specific standards, and continuous improvement of welding processes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred or related field.
• Formal education and extensive experience in welding processes and equipment.
• Must have a fundamental understanding of statistics i.e.: Cp, Cpk, Std. Dev., etc.
• 10+ years of manufacturing and/or assembly experience.
• Technical proficiency in welding, manufacturing and assembly processes and deployment of best practices.
• Proficiency with blueprint interpretation and knowledgeable in GD&T.
• Experience developing PFMEAs, control plans, and process flow charts.
• Supporting / leading new product / process / equipment launches.
• Experience with automation and robotics related to welding.
• Basic working knowledge of drivelines preferred.
• Ability to support global manufacturing operations, including domestic and international travel as required.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven project management skills.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to work with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership, team building, problem solving and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi‑task effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.