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 three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway 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 Purpose
The Manufacturing Engineer works with all aspects of manufacturing to improve current processes and to develop new processes.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Job Context:
• The Manufacturing Engineer works with all aspects of manufacturing to improve current processes and to develop new processes.
• Responsible for tooling and manufacturing expenses along with product flow and material handling applications.
• Works within manufacturing to comply with ISO-9001 specifications.
• Responsible on forecasting Capital expenditures while working with Operations on future product development and capacities.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
• Investigates manufacturing feasibility of new products and technology, and to recommend methods to improve the manufacturing expense.
• Provide technical direction and support in the manufacturing processes.
• Procure specialized tools and gages by evaluating design concepts, justification on expenditures, and initiating purchase orders.
• To implement machining methods and improved processes through CAD/CAM programming.
• Establishes required engineering documentation necessary for manufacturing operations.
• Analyze manufacturing impacts of vendor deviations, i.e., out of tolerance components or tools, and recommend disposition.
• Forecast and manage Capital Expenditures.
• Supervise installation of equipment and supporting functions.
• Supervise pre-assigned setup personnel on new process testing, fixture and machine tool improvements.
• Provide new ideas for process improvements, design new fixtures, and optimize automation processes. Test ideas and provide results in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager
Specialized knowledge/competencies:
• The incumbent must have proven Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Must possess general computer skills along with a strong knowledge in AutoCAD 2D and SolidWorks 3D software.
• Must possess a strong background in CNC machine programming, machining fixture design, cutting tooling design and cutting tool applications.
• Must possess the ability to manage all form press tooling and durable tooling budgets.
• Must possess the ability to assess forming issues and make the proper corrections to die tooling, press parameters or blank modifications.
• Must possess the ability to manage all housing half blank designs and make proper design modifications to improve housing half quality.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision, prioritize tasks, and produce cost effective results.
• Versed in Lean manufacturing principles, Kaizen, Six Sigma certification
Education and Experience:
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering/Manufacturing Technology required
• 3 years minimum manufacturing engineering experience.
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.
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