Sr. Quality Engineer

Dana Incorporated•Toledo, OH

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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 two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – 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 PurposeThe Senior Quality Engineer will lead and implement internal and external process quality activities and improvements following ISO, ITAF, and Dana Operating System. This role is a senior level quality role with an emphasis on continuous improvement, coaching and instructing others in advanced structured problem-solving techniques.

Requirements

Mastered Experience with FMEAs, Process Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering
Strong project management skills and leadership abilities
Manufacturing experience
Proficient in the use of Minitab or other statistical analysis programs
Proficient in the understanding of Engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
Proficient in understanding of APQP and program management techniques
5+ years automotive experience - Stellantis preferred.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma or Shanin Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, with experience in the automotive industry preferred.
Demonstrated competence in Quality related statistics.
Certified Quality Auditor for IATF-16949 preferred, or attained within one year of hire/placement.

Responsibilities

Lead structured problem-solving efforts to identify root causes and implement effective countermeasures for customer quality, scrap and FTT problems
Lead projects using the application of continuous improvement tools and methodologies such as Six Sigma, lean, etc.
Coach and train others in the use of structured problem-solving techniques
Assist and lead process improvements and data analysis
Lead, coach, and train others to perform MSA and capability studies
Support FMEA, control plan and work instruction development as part of a cross-functional team
Address quality rejects and customer returned material
Monitor, analyze and report on facility key indicators and associated improvement action plans
Assist in supplier development
Support continuous improvement activities.
Conduct process capability studies and quality audits.
Conduct customer visits and reviews.
Other duties as required.