Dana Incorporated
Quality 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 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 Purpose

This position is located in Napoleon, Ohio and is a brownfield plant start up. The facility is a final assembly plant for the Ford Bronco and Ranger products.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Implement quality systems with special emphasis on achieving and maintaining IATF 16949 & ISO 9001 certifications. Monitor and maintain IATF Quality Operating System requirementsCoordinate quality management metrics including but not limited to preventative and corrective actions & PPAPs for current and new customer programs.Support Advanced Product Quality Process (APQP/PPAP)Track and maintain quality related metrics for reporting both to external & internal customers.Serve as liaison between local Plant and external Quality system auditing body.Manage and coordinate tasks of Quality Technicians and Quality Engineers.Responsible for coordinating investigations and responses to customer complaints.Manage Customer Quality Rejects and Returned Material and 8D Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions.Maintain internal documents system for corrective actionsReport quality systems results and metrics.Maintain Customer Assessments.Oversee process capability studies and quality audits.IATF auditor trainingSupport Scrap / rework reduction investigationsSupport problem solving, including during off shifts and weekends

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Technology preferred and 3-5 years of related experience.ASQ or equivalent Quality Certifications is a plusQuality System tools experience preferred, i.e. DOE, FMEA, PPAP, GR&R, QFD, SPC, MSA, ISO/IATF. CMM and related Metrology skills.Working knowledge of GD&T. Working knowledge of plant processes and systems.Technical knowledge of product and quality techniques.Solution oriented with the ability to investigate and analyze data for problem solving.Project Management skills and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.Basic mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail focus.Understanding of Lean PrinciplesThorough understanding of process engineering principles.Statistical training.Computer proficiency in a Windows environment utilizing Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes.Must be able to handle stressful/pressure situations in a professional manner.

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.
Napoleon, OH