Lead Weld Engineer

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

• The successful candidate will be responsible for determining the best processes and techniques for all aspects of welding. Processes include friction, MIG, magnetic-arc, laser, projection, as well as future process development.
• The duties will include determining current and future states for standardized production welding processes, education of employees/process engineers in welding theory and practice, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, work closely with the metallurgical lab, customer interfacing and support project cost analysis.
• Develop Standard Bills of Process, Equipment and Poka-Yoke for welding processes.
• Develop process flow charts, PFMEA’s, equipment FMEA’s and process specifications as required.
• Provide project management for multi-plant quality resolution and read across activities.
• Provide technical project management for major equipment purchases, including new and current technology, involving multiple plants.
• Lead the process to share and deploy best practices for welding across multiple product groups throughout Dana globally.
• Assist in performing equipment health checks / audits, as well as global critical spare parts strategy.
• Interface with equipment vendor(s) to ensure robust system design, build, runoff and installation.
• Lead and manage CQI-15 Welding System Assessment program, ensuring compliance with AIAG requirements, customer-specific standards, and continuous improvement of welding processes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred or related field.
• Formal education and extensive experience in welding processes and equipment.
• Must have a fundamental understanding of statistics ie: Cp, Cpk, Std. Dev., etc.
• 10+ years of manufacturing and/or assembly experience.
• Technical proficiency in welding, manufacturing and assembly processes and deployment of best practices.
• Proficiency with blueprint interpretation and knowledgeable in GD&T.
• Experience developing PFMEAs, control plans, and process flow charts.
• Supporting / leading new product / process / equipment launches.
• Experience with automation and robotics related to welding.
• Basic working knowledge of drivelines preferred.
• Ability to support global manufacturing operations, including domestic and international travel as required.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven project management skills.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to work with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership, team building, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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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