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 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 Initiates, implements, and manages the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the industry, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance Tracks, analyzes and improves key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc. Maintains and updates operating and training manuals for the maintenance department and all maintenance technicians are trained on the most updated version of the operating procedures Position Requirements: Customer committed verses customer required philosophy Proficient in Auto CAD and/or Autodesk Inventor and Microsoft Office. Excellent mechanical aptitude. Develop systems and spreadsheets/databases to facilitate operations Involved in Divisional Manufacturing Strategy Must have working knowledge with FMEA's, Control Plans, APQP process and QS-9000. Blackboard or directional estimates as required Must be able to handle stressful / pressure situations in a professional manner Visit plants, customers and suppliers periodically on a variety of issues Educational Requirements Required Experience, Education & Experience: Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field Thorough understanding of process engineering principles Knowledge of manufacturing systems, manufacturing design, error-proofing, and ergonomics, health & safety and APQP Product launch experience 5 years of management experience in manufacturing and process engineering. Proficient in TS16949, AIAG, and Customer Specific requirements TS16949 internal auditing training is a plus Ability to work overtime and travel as required Experience in a Union facility is a plus
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