Quality Engineer (Engineering)
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.
Description / Requirements:
The Quality Engineer role will implement, monitor, and improve the quality of our operational processes and products. The role will work with the local leadership team to implement quality measures, troubleshooting, and ensure that processes and products consistently meet established quality standards
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans and GR&R for their respective areas.
- Perform root cause analysis and transform the analysis into the appropriate records, documents and communications for internal and external distribution
- Perform Measurement System Analysis including calibration records
- Application of statistical techniques and assistance to others as required.
- Track progress of Advanced Quality Planning activities
- Manage Document Control and Released Document Databases
- Monitor and help control scrap; including pareto and corrective action analysis.
- Monitor, analyze and report on facility key indicators and associated improvement action plans.
- Assist in supplier development as required.
- Assist with process improvements and data analysis.
- Support continuous improvement activities.
- Other duties as required.
Skills Required:
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong project management skills and leadership abilities.
- Assertive and self-motivated.
- Solid manufacturing background including manufacturing, finance and engineering.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional activities.
- Excellent communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication (both written and oral) in English.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in the use of MS Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Proficient in the understanding of Engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
- Good understanding of APQP and program management techniques.
Typical Experience Required/Preferred (include management experience or other specifics):
- Associates degree or better in Engineering, preferably in Quality, Industrial or Mechanical engineering. (Work experience in lieu of degree will be considered).
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, with experience in the automotive industry preferred.
- Strong knowledge of ISO/TS-16949
- Experience with Manufacturing and/or Engineering a plus.
- Demonstrated competence in Quality related statistics.
- Certified Internal Quality Auditor for ISO/TS-16949 preferred
- Experience with FMEA, Process Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions.
- Excellent mechanical aptitude.
- Must be capable of performing duties with limited supervision
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.
