Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description
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
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Safety First! Safety Always! Support a preventive safety culture throughout Dana
- Assist in development and knowledge transfer of Power Technology Group’s Metallic BiPolarPlates for Fuel Cell, utilizing engineering methodologies in conceptual design, product manufacturing, and validation.
- Excellent Problem-Solving Skills. Assist Dana to troubleshoot and solve prototype and launch issues using a structured, proven approach.
- Participate in personal, electronic, and / or documented interface with customer engineering staff during program development.
- Develop and maintain documentation.
- Open issues list for design and engineering related issues.
- Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) plan creation with resources needed and estimated budget required
- Program archive file for manufacturing / tooling feasibilities / development documents
- Participate in a culture of continual learning, continuous improvement, and cooperation
- Support and assist Product Development Engineers in concept readiness and tooling feasibility
- Track and record the critical process parameters/settings of the sample/trial runs. Provide a feedback report along with the sample parts upon completion of run
- Track and record critical process parameters and make recommendations to alleviate the problems. Work with tooling technicians to modify tooling when necessary to support these trials.
- Research and contact tooling sources globally for the best quality, price and delivery on upcoming development projects
- Capital equipment investigation, working with suppliers, run-offs, etc.
- Perform other duties as directed.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering discipline and/or equivalent experience in a related field- 5 – 7 years in a metal stamping manufacturing environment is preferred.
Requirements:
- Basic understanding in the following disciplines:
Automation Electrical Hydraulics Mechanical
Stamping Equipment setup Troubleshooting Pneumatics
- Must be flexible about hours worked
- Strong written and oral communication skills that allow the individual to express technical information in a clear and concise manner
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 software suite, CAD etc
- PLC knowledge
- Must be a proven self-starter with proven time management ability
- Must enjoy working in a team environment and independently without constant direct supervision.
- Must be able to work under timing pressures and have proven track record of dependability
- Domestic and international travel as required during development stage and equipment run-off to support internal and external activities.
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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