Gear Process 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.

The Gear Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining manufacturing processes for gear production. This role involves applying engineering principles to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in gear machining and assembly operations.

With minimal supervision, develop & maintain CNC programs for pinion & ring blanking, including overseeing & directing cutting tool & work holding selection & design. Will request quotations from vendors, compose RFA’s (Request For Appropriation), cost justifications & specify &/or 3rd shifts as required.

• Lead cross functional team (maintenance, automation, operations, etc) for new product launches & process troubleshooting.
• Develop & update documentation, including process sheets, PFMEA’s & Control Plans.
• Develop Team Leaders in production departments.
• Resolve quality & tooling issues.
• Assist in troubleshooting process.
• Train & teach the Production Supervisors.
• Develop layouts to facilitate Dana’s production system.
• Coordinate all Sales Inquiries & Program Launches through APQP.
• This includes coordinating the manufacture & movement of pre-production material through the production departments.
• Develop & maintain Poka-Yoke devices.
• Develop & maintain automation solutions for manufacturing.

• Responsible for timely completion of all estimates.
• Obtain quotations for new capital & tooling as needed.
• Blackboard or directional estimates as required.

• Capacity analysis.
• Involved in Business Unit manufacturing strategy.
• Planning of equipment moves within Ft Wayne & Business Unit.
• Protective clothing required.
• Loud noise in certain areas of the plant may require the use of approved ear protection.
• PPE per facility safety requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering or related engineering or technology field w/CNC programming capability & a minimum of 3 yrs experience.
• Must be able to read & interpret engineering drawings & specifications, including Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) standards.
• Must have proven mechanical aptitude, knowledge of the proper usage & application of measuring equipment.
• Work effectively, efficiently & a self-starter.
• Demonstrate proficient written/verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Use various computer operating systems & software as necessary. Include, but are not limited to, PC applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc), & machine specific operating system & software applications.
• Strong problem solving techniques.
• Must be able to work inside & outside the plant unsupervised for extended periods of time.
• Must be available to flex shifts & work on weekends to support the engineering &/or production system.
• On short notice & be able to travel to machine manufacturers, customers, suppliers, & other locations when required. Travel may span several days, may be out of the country, & at times are on short notice.
• May be required to attend a variety of gear manufacturing courses, tool shows, gear shows, & seminars which may require weeks to complete & may require foreign travel.
• Must have or be eligible for a passport for foreign travel, & have a valid driver’s license.

• Thorough knowledge of face milling, face-hobbing, grinding, turning, heat treatment & other processes used in the manufacture of gears.
• Prior experience with an organized labor force.

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.