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 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 Purpose This is a weld engineering position for primary support to the manufacturing operations within the plant. This facility has all Fanuc / Lincoln GMAW processes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities Hands-on responsibility for weld engineering projects such as production process development, weld equipment maintenance needs, instructions, and weld station methods. Review and analyze production, quality assurance, maintenance and other operational reports to identify non-conformities in product weld quality and output and resolve production problems. Perform weld capability analysis. Troubleshoot and correct weld instability and welding equipment capability. Participate in initial engineering control plan and procedures to assure product process capability to achieve quality products. Responsible for writing weld process instructions. Hands-on responsibility for troubleshooting and repair of production welding equipment in support of the maintenance department. Responsible for fundamental operator training as well as advanced robot training for production and maintenance personnel. Daily technical support to production operations. Maintain process documentation describing control of manufacturing process (FMEA, control plan, operator check sheets, operator and gauge work instructions, process sheets, deviation postings, Poka-Yoke check sheets, PM check sheets, tool matrix postings). Participate with DCP teams for problem solving and continuous improvement of process, documentation and control plans. Maintain action plans for continuous improvement of weld department measurables. Maintain action plan for continuous improvement for weld department, coordinate efforts for plant goals and objectives with Area Manager. Remain current with the latest technology developments, and benchmarking and testing of new technology. Perform other related duties as assigned by management. Education and Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in welding metallurgy and or welding technology, plus four years practical experience or ten years equivalent work experience, preferably in the automotive industry. Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is current or can obtain a CWI is preferred. Skills Ability to lead root cause analysis, interpret complex data, and implement high-impact solutions. Work effectively with teams across engineering, production, quality, and leadership. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence decision-making. 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. 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.​