Overview In this Manufacturing Engineer role at Dana, you design, implement, and optimize automotive manufacturing processes to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality production. You drive continuous improvement with cross-functional partners and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. You lead cost-saving and waste-reducing initiatives using lean and Six Sigma methodologies while supporting new product introductions and capital projects. You'll shape tooling, process validation, and documentation to sustain operational excellence.
Responsibilities- Develop and optimize production workflows, layouts, and equipment usage to boost efficiency and minimize waste
- Provide technical shop-floor support for process issues, equipment malfunctions, and quality concerns
- Apply lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to drive improvements and cost savings
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production to integrate new products, including tooling, process validation, and required documentation
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across processes
- Maintain accurate work instructions, process flows, and engineering change notices
- Develop or modify manufacturing methods to meet quality, production, health, safety, environmental, and cost targets
- Coordinate capital projects from vendor sourcing to trial runs, troubleshooting, and sign-offs
- Assess facilities structure and pursue energy reduction opportunities
- Maintain plant layout and improve process flow for materials and products
Key requirements- Bachelor in field or 4+ years of applicable experience
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or similar
- Knowledge of CAD software
- Machining or grinding experience
- Equipment repair, rebuild, and/or purchasing experience
- Experience in writing and editing work instructions
- Strong communication with cross-functional teams
- Analytical mindset with root-cause analysis skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Process engineering and automotive manufacturing systems
- Industrial automation
- Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma
