Dana-posted 4 months ago
Fort Wayne, IN
5,001-10,000 employees
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

The Gear Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining manufacturing processes for gear production. This role involves applying engineering principles to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in gear machining and assembly operations.

  • Develop & maintain CNC programs for pinion & ring blanking, including overseeing & directing cutting tool & work holding selection & design.
  • Request quotations from vendors, compose RFA's (Request For Appropriation), cost justifications & specify &/or 3rd shifts as required.
  • Lead cross functional team (maintenance, automation, operations, etc) for new product launches & process troubleshooting.
  • Develop & update documentation, including process sheets, PFMEA's & Control Plans.
  • Develop Team Leaders in production departments.
  • Resolve quality & tooling issues.
  • Assist in troubleshooting process.
  • Train & teach the Production Supervisors.
  • Develop layouts to facilitate Dana's production system.
  • Coordinate all Sales Inquiries & Program Launches through APQP.
  • Develop & maintain Poka-Yoke devices.
  • Develop & maintain automation solutions for manufacturing.
  • Responsible for timely completion of all estimates.
  • Obtain quotations for new capital & tooling as needed.
  • Conduct capacity analysis.
  • Involved in Business Unit manufacturing strategy.
  • Plan equipment moves within Ft Wayne & Business Unit.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering or related engineering or technology field.
  • CNC programming capability.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience.
  • Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings & specifications, including Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) standards.
  • Proven mechanical aptitude, knowledge of the proper usage & application of measuring equipment.
  • Strong problem solving techniques.
  • Ability to work effectively, efficiently & be a self-starter.
  • Proficient written/verbal communication skills in the English language.
  • Ability to use various computer operating systems & software as necessary.
  • Must be available to flex shifts & work on weekends to support the engineering &/or production system.
  • Must have or be eligible for a passport for foreign travel, & have a valid driver's license.
  • 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.
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