Job Purpose
Job Duties and Responsibilities
-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 required
-Design, 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.
-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 required
-Possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
-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
-PLC experience is a plus – Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, Okuma (OSP), and Mori-Seiki (MAPS)
-IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 preferred
Requirements
-Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field
-5 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering
-Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
-Ability to work overtime and travel as required
-Equipment repair, rebuild, and/or purchasing experience
-Experience in writing and editing work instructions
-Knowledge of manufacturing systems, manufacturing design, error-proofing and ergonomics, health & safety
