
Process Engineer
Dana · Napoleon, OH
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 23 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Dana (automotive) in Napoleon, OH.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- 5S, GD&T, Assembly lines, Tooling
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How this role compares
Against 28 other live process postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $83k–$115k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 59%
- Root cause 41%
- ✓ Tooling 34%
- Six Sigma 34%
- Team leadership 28%
- SPC 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Assembly lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Dana
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Dana in Napoleon
3 other open roles at this site.
- Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift · Reliability · Supervisor
- Assembly Technician (Temp to hire) · Manufacturing · Technician
- Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift · Reliability · Technician
Full description from DanaAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Receive input on prototype axle and driveshaft assemblies or components
requirements
and manage the procurement and assembly processes to ensure timely delivery of finished goods.
- ✓Procure and process prototype and production parts with suppliers across various commodities and process capabilities.
- ✓Communicate quality expectations and data
requirements
to suppliers for purchased materials and supplier processes, coordinating with Dana Quality Engineers.
- ✓Serve as the primary liaison between the Samples Department and other Dana Departments.
- ✓Identify and procure assembly tooling required for the Samples Department’s axle and driveshaft builds.
- ✓Utilize Dana MRP System in support of Purchase
Requirements
(Purchase Requisitions) and Build
Requirements
including Bill of Material creation, Work Order creation, and others.
- ✓Interpret blueprints and specifications for components, assemblies and tooling.
- ✓Perform other assigned duties incidental to the occupation.
- ✓Support and execution of 5S Objectives.
- ✓Execution of Dana Operating System (DOS) Objectives
- ✓Support and active involvement in department improvement initiatives
- ✓Other duties as assigned by Management
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or may consider equivalent experience.
- ✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- ✓Familiar with interpretation of component and assembly drawings and Engineering Specifications.
- ✓Must understand GD&T.
- ✓Must have valid driver’s license.
- ✓Computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools.
- ✓Basic working knowledge of drivelines is preferred.
- ✓Experience with basic MRP system functions is beneficial.
- ✓Willing and able to work extra time when necessary.
- ✓Must meet the physical
requirements
for this position.
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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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 two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – 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 Dana final assembly plant for the Ford Bronco and Ranger products.
