Gear Process Engineer

Dana Incorporated • Fort Wayne, IN

170d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering or related engineering or technology field w/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.
• Effective, efficient self-starter.
• Proficient written/verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Ability to use various computer operating systems & software as necessary.
• Strong problem solving techniques.
• Ability to work inside & outside the plant unsupervised for extended periods of time.
• Availability to flex shifts & work on weekends to support the engineering &/or production system.
• Ability to travel to machine manufacturers, customers, suppliers, & other locations when required.
• 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 & 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 APQPo.
• 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.
• Capacity analysis.
• Involved in Business Unit manufacturing strategy.
• Planning of equipment moves within Ft Wayne & Business Unit.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees