Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer

Dry Ridge, KY, US, 41035-7437 Requisition: 64460 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 Duties and 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.
• Leads efforts for safety, sustainability and innovation.
• Champion training initiatives that improve workforce capability in diagnostic and problem-solving methods.

Education and Qualifications

• 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 preferred
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment

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.