Welding Process Engineer — Lean, Automation & Quality

Dana Canada Corp.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp., a global leader in driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies, seeks a welding expert for its Louisville, KY facility. You will own MIG, Friction, and Resistance welding operations, drive process improvements, and ensure product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Responsibilities include establishing welding parameters, control plans, and process documentation; leading AIAG CQI-15 assessments; and collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Production, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or welding environment.
• Strong understanding of welding processes and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert for all welding operations within the facility, including MIG Welding, Friction Welding, and Resistance Welding processes.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and continuously improve welding processes to ensure product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and compliance with customer requirements.
• Lead and complete the annual AIAG CQI-15 Welding System Assessment, including coordinating assessments, identifying gaps, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining compliance with customer and industry standards.
• Establish, validate, and maintain welding parameters, control plans, work instructions, and process documentation for all welding operations.
• Develop and improve production workflows, manufacturing layouts, and equipment utilization to increase productivity, optimize throughput, and reduce waste.
• Provide hands‑on technical support to production teams by troubleshooting welding process issues, equipment malfunctions, and quality concerns to minimize downtime and improve performance.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste, improve process capability, enhance weld quality, and achieve cost savings.
• Analyze welding data, process metrics, and quality trends to identify opportunities for improvement and implement sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams to support new product launches, tooling development, process validation, and production readiness activities.
• Lead process qualification and validation activities for new and modified welding equipment, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for weld‑related defects, customer concerns, and internal quality issues.
• Ensure all welding and manufacturing processes comply with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and customer‑specific requirements.
• Support operator training and qualification programs to ensure adherence to welding standards, best practices, and process controls.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost reduction objectives.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, engineering change notices (ECNs), and process specifications.
• Evaluate new welding technologies, equipment, and automation opportunities to improve manufacturing performance and support future business growth.
• Participate in customer audits, internal audits, and supplier reviews related to welding processes and quality system requirements.

Skills

Automotive manufacturing

Welding process optimization

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Dana Canada Corp., a global leader in driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies, seeks a welding expert for its Louisville, KY facility. You will own MIG, Friction, and Resistance welding operations, drive process improvements, and ensure product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Responsibilities include establishing welding parameters, control plans, and process documentation; leading AIAG CQI-15 assessments; and collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Production, and