Dana Incorporated-posted 4 months ago
Fort Wayne, IN
5,001-10,000 employees

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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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