Job Purpose
You will help develop Dana's manufacturing processes, design equipment to be used in production lines, and help support Dana's global manufacturing strategy in electrification. The primary focus of this role will be induction and IPM motors for On and Off Highway vehicle solutions
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Lead design and development of new and innovative standard bill of processes (SBOP) required to assemble electric motors.
Implements equipment and facility strategies to support advanced process development in our Manufacturing Centers globally.
Leads the develop of process technologies required to support long term product technology roadmaps in product and advanced engineering for electrification.
Initiates benchmarking activities to ensure Dana is assessing state of the art technology for all manufacturing methods & processes.
Develops capital plans for business cases, strategies & action plans for deployment of gearbox manufacturing methods for all core and strategic manufacturing processes.
Participates in stage gate design reviews for new customer programs and advanced development projects to ensure the design is following DFA/DFM.
Participates in the advanced development of manufacturing processes for xEV product deployment
Implements and creates smart, flexible manufacturing systems, and works with local engineering teams to deploy in manufacturing equipment purchases.
Lead process to share and deploy best practices for manufacturing and assembly of electrified systems across global locations and applicable business units.
Support facilities in development of long-range capital investment plan, as well as review and approve capital investment projects for global manufacturing facilities to ensure adherence to SBOP and SPOE.
Develop/ maintain standard manufacturing / quality documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan, BOPY, MSA Plan, Functional Safety, etc.) for core processes
Support customer program launch activity as required.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology.
7+ years of experience in manufacturing processes and capital equipment procurement
3+ Electric motor manufacturing experience preferred.
Copper winding and permanent magnet assembly and process experience
Must understand statistics, as it relates to manufacturing and assembly processes.
Low and high-volume production experience.
Assembly, Machining and Welding experience preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong project management skills.
Computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Must be able to travel for extended periods both domestically and internationally.
Willingness to work extended or irregular hours to ensure that key job responsibilities are accomplished.
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.
