Senior Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer
Henderson, KY, US, 42420-9667
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 Purpose
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing workflow, work station, and equipment improvement recommendations within Dana's manufacturing environment. In addition, they will fine tune manufacturing processes by researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop new or modify existing methods to manufacture products ensuring that such methods meet quality and production standards as well as health, safety, and environmental standards
- Coordinate all Sales Inquiries and Program Launches
- Determine manufacturing scope and requirements in new-business quotes, APQP and product launches
- Plan, prioritize and budget manufacturing engineering and continuous improvement projects for the plant
- Work with Quality department to develop Poka Yoke devices
- Participate in objective setting, plan development and performance review of plant performance to meet or exceed annual business improvement targets
- Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement
- Develop relationships with equipment vendors to improve customer service, response time, etc
- Manage capacity planning
- Determine optimum plant layout and process flow to achieve optimal output
- Prepare, manage and control the department budget that meets or exceeds plant goals and objectives
- Supervise and lead responsible salaried staff in vendor evaluation, vendors accountability, capability and on-time delivery; and in commissioning equipment determining its safety, capacity and capability prior to production acceptance
- Maintain and manage a trained qualified capable staff able to execute the design, modification, vendor-selection, purchase and installation of new or upgraded equipment or plant facilities
- Determine general work assignments within the group
- Establish priorities within the group relative to service provided to the plant
- Initiates and carries out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs
Desired Skills and Education
- A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering or a technical field discipline
- 3-5 years experience preferred
- Experience with machining and production equipment
- Project management skills and experience
- Self-starter with motivation to complete projects per specified timelines, as well as ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Kaizen & Lean manufacturing experience.
- Proficient in Auto CAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work with vendors, customers, & employees at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent communication skills.
- PLC experience is a plus – Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, Okuma (OSP), and Mori-Seiki (MAPS).
- IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 preferred
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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