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Dana Incorporated

Senior Quality Engineer

Dana Incorporated, Toledo, Ohio, United States, 43614

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Overview 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

Description / Requirements: The Senior Quality Engineer will lead and implement internal and external process quality activities and improvements following ISO, ITAF, and Dana Operating System. This role is a senior level quality role with an emphasis on continuous improvement, coaching and instructing others in advanced structured problem-solving techniques.

Responsibilities

Lead structured problem-solving efforts to identify root causes and implement effective countermeasures for customer quality, scrap and FTT problems

Lead projects using the application of continuous improvement tools and methodologies such as Six Sigma, lean, etc.

Coach and train others in the use of structured problem-solving techniques

Assist and lead process improvements and data analysis

Lead, coach, and train others to perform MSA and capability studies

Support FMEA, control plan and work instruction development as part of a cross-functional team

Address quality rejects and customer returned material

Monitor, analyze and report on facility key indicators and associated improvement action plans

Assist in supplier development

Support continuous improvement activities

Conduct process capability studies and quality audits

Conduct customer visits and reviews

Other duties as required

Skills Required

Mastered Experience with FMEAs, Process Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions

Strong project management skills and leadership abilities

Manufacturing experience

Proficient in the use of Minitab or other statistical analysis programs

Proficient in the understanding of Engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications

Proficient in understanding of APQP and program management techniques

Typical Experience Required/Preferred

Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering with 5-10 years experience required

Six Sigma or Shanin Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, with experience in the automotive industry preferred

Demonstrated competence in Quality related statistics

Certified Quality Auditor for IATF-16949 preferred, or attained within one year of hire/placement

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.

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