Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineerHenderson, KY, US, 42420-9667 Requisition: 66307 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 ResponsibilitiesAssist maintenance to ensure equipment is properly maintained, guarded, and operating in a safe manner. Manage the successful transition of new products & technology into the production areas.Monitor existing manufacturing processes to continuously improve process, efficiency, throughput, quality, setup, and cost through engagement and action.Manage capital plans and expense projects as requiredDesign, develop, test, and/or source and implement various tools, cutters, machinery, & equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.Perform research, design, and analyses to develop and improve capacity, layouts, production flow, workforce utilization, and material handling methods.Develop and implement documentation of manufacturing work instructions, process flow diagrams, and PFMEA alongside a Quality Engineering and Production counterpart.Review new product specifications, review BOM's and Flex Fields for correctness and completeness.Lead and Maintain tool PM initiative from analysis, to disposition including recommendations to repair or replace, requesting purchase requisition, logging to expense report for approval, and tracking.EHS Compliance as it relates to job responsibility.Interface with customers and implement corrective actions to resolve quality concerns and process related issues.Participate and support Dana DOS, lean manufacturing, and Red-X initiatives.Assist maintenance in troubleshooting equipment, further developing preventative and predictive maintenance systems, and providing direction for project and improvement work, as requiredOther projects and developments including evening and/or weekend support as neededEducation and QualificationsA Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a technical field discipline and 3 years related experienceSkillsProject management skills and experienceSelf-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.Experience with AviX, Visio, and MS Project will be helpful.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 preferredWe 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. Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.Our ValuesValue OthersInspire InnovationGrow ResponsiblyWin Together