Gear Engineering Team Lead

Dana Incorporated•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role directs and leads a team of gear process engineers tasked with process maintenance and process development for hypoid ring and pinion gears. Processes include blanking, cutting (including cutter build), heat treat, shot peening, thread anneal, straightening, hard turn, lapping and testing for a 3-shift operating schedule. The role also involves developing and maintaining CNC programs for pinion & ring blanking, including overseeing & directing cutting tool & work holding selection & design. The individual will request quotations from vendors, compose RFA’s (Request For Appropriation), cost justifications & specify &/or 3rd shifts as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering or technology field w/CNC programming capability & a minimum of 7 yrs experience.
Must be able to read & interpret engineering drawings & specifications, including geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) standards
Must have proven mechanical aptitude, knowledge of the proper usage & application of measuring equipment.
Work effectively, efficiently & a self-starter
Demonstrate proficient written/verbal communication skills in the English language.
Use various computer operating systems & software as necessary. Including, but are not limited to, PC applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc), & machine specific operating system & software applications.
Strong problem-solving techniques.
Must be able to work inside & outside the plant unsupervised for extended periods of time.
Must be available to flex shifts & work on weekends to support the engineering &/or production system.
On short notice & be able to travel to machine manufacturers, customers, suppliers, & other locations when required. Travel may span several days, may be out of the country, & at times are on short notice.
May be required to attend a variety of gear manufacturing courses, tool shows, gear shows, & seminars which may require weeks to complete & may require foreign travel.
Must have or be eligible for a passport for foreign travel, & have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of face milling, face-hobbing, grinding, turning, heat treatment & other processes used in the manufacture of gears.
Prior experience with an organized labor force.

Responsibilities

Develop, direct and lead gear processing team
Coordinate with other plant departments (maintenance, automation, operations, scheduling) and the Corporate Manufacturing Group to achieve plant goals
Identify and implement best practices to improve safety, quality and productivity
Sustain improvements through training and documentation, including visual work instructions, process sheets, PFMEA’s & Control Plans
Create training plans for gear process team
Develop Supervisors, Team Leaders and key Operators in production departments
Sustain a sense of process ownership with gear process team
Coordinate all sales inquiries & program launches through APQP
Manage capital budget through ICM and similar computer based systems.
Participate in Engineering Intern recruitments/hiring process and Supervise engineering Interns
Responsible for timely completion of all estimates
Obtain quotations for new capital & tooling as needed
Blackboard or directional estimates as required
Capacity analysis
Involved in Business Unit manufacturing strategy
Planning of equipment moves within Ft Wayne & Business Unit