Senior Process Engineer

Dana Incorporated • KY

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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.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a manufacturing and/or assembly environment to apply new technology or alternate process within the manufacturing environment.
• Experience with corrective action and problem-solving experience using tools such as 8D, Five-Why or a similar methodology.
• Ability to perform statistical data analysis, including capability studies, batch sizing and time studies.
• Lean/TPS experience.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor.
• Must have a focus on safe manufacturing process.
• PLC, Controls knowledge or programming skills are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with at least 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor KPIs and support the development of data-driven countermeasures for process deviations.
• Maintain and update all required documentation including standard work instructions, PFMEAs, and process flow diagrams.
• Support and optimize automated manufacturing processes, including welding systems and torque tooling applications.
• Manage capital projects and related spending; support manufacturing operations and problem solving while making improvements.
• Standardize best practices across programs to minimize variation and improve overall process quality.
• Collaborate across departments to improve axle assembly operations.
• Support major plant initiatives, kaizen events, and other strategic goals in the plant.
• Procure specialized tools and gauges by evaluating design concepts, justifying expenditures, and initiating purchase orders.
• Implement tooling, improved processes, and plant layout improvement as needed through AutoCAD.
• Supervise installation of equipment, supporting functions, and vendors.
• Lead PFMEA reviews and actively identify and mitigate process risks throughout production systems.
• Serve as technical mentor to production, supporting advanced troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
• Support launch of new programs with Dana's manufacturing goals.
• Lead efforts for safety, sustainability and innovation.
• Champion training initiatives that improve workforce capability in diagnostic and problem-solving methods.

What This Job Offers

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