Process Engineer

Dana Incorporated•Fort Wayne, IN

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 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 Duties and Responsibilities With minimal supervision, support assigned department(s). This work will include overseeing & directing fixturing, tooling, error proofing, & gage design. Experience with milling & turning required. Must have strong CNC programming skills & be fluent in CAD. Working knowledge of automation & controls is an advantage. Assembly process experience is an advantage. Job will require strong troubleshooting skills & ability to lead cross functional teams. Will develop scopes of work, request quotations from vendors, submit requisitions, perform cost justifications, & participate in machine run-offs. The Process Engineer is also responsible for helping to support plant goals such as safety, quality, delivery, & cost savings. The process engineer must take ownership of projects & be able to work into off shift hours & weekends as needed. GENERAL Develop & update documentation, including process sheets, PFMEA's & Control Plans. Train Production Supervisors & Team Leaders in production departments. Resolve quality & tooling issues. Assist in troubleshooting processes & machine issues. Support layout development to facilitate Dana's production system. Develop & maintain Poka-Yoke devices. Develop & maintain Automation solutions for manufacturing. Develop, update, & maintain documentation, including Process Sheets, PFMEA's & Control Plans ESTIMATING Responsible for timely completion of all estimates. Obtain quotations for new capital & tooling as needed. Blackboard or directional estimates as required. DIVISIONAL Capacity analysis. Involved in Divisional Manufacturing Strategy. Planning of equipment moves within Ft Wayne & Group.

Requirements

Experience with milling & turning required
Must have strong CNC programming skills & be fluent in CAD
Job will require strong troubleshooting skills & ability to lead cross functional teams
B.S. degree & minimum 3 years related job experience; or 7 years' experience in related engineering field, technology field, CNC programming capability
Possess the ability to read & interpret engineering drawings & specifications, thorough understanding of GD&T, gaging, & print requirements is a must
Must have proven mechanical aptitude
Must work effectively, efficiently, & is a self-starter
Must demonstrate proficient written/verbal communication skills in the English language
Must be able to use various computer operating systems & software as necessary to complete required job functions. These include, but are not limited to, PC applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc…), & machine specific operating system & software applications
Must possess thorough knowledge of the proper usage & application of measuring equipment
Must demonstrate convincing prior training & work experience in problem solving techniques
Must demonstrate strength of character to perform & succeed in a high-pressure manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of automation & controls is an advantage
Assembly process experience is an advantage

Responsibilities

Overseeing & directing fixturing, tooling, error proofing, & gage design
Develop scopes of work
Request quotations from vendors
Submit requisitions
Perform cost justifications
Participate in machine run-offs
Helping to support plant goals such as safety, quality, delivery, & cost savings
Develop & update documentation, including process sheets, PFMEA's & Control Plans
Train Production Supervisors & Team Leaders in production departments
Resolve quality & tooling issues
Assist in troubleshooting processes & machine issues
Support layout development to facilitate Dana's production system
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
Blackboard or directional estimates as required
Capacity analysis
Involved in Divisional Manufacturing Strategy
Planning of equipment moves within Ft Wayne & Group