Quality Engineer

Dana · Henderson, KY

Level: Engineer
Team: Quality
Degree: Preferred
Experience asked: 3+ years
Industry: Automotive
Posted: 8 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Dana (automotive) in Henderson, KY. IATF 16949 External and/or Internal Auditor certification preferred.

They ask for: 3+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names: Root cause, SPC, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, Control plans

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $96k–$135k.

Median of the low and high ends of 464 live postings that list pay, out of 1137 quality engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Kentucky plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 24 other live quality postings in Kentucky.

Experience asked: Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Root cause 76%
✓ SPC 56%
✓ FMEA 52%
✓ Internal audits 44%
Supplier quality 40%
New product launch 40%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Dana in Henderson

1 other open role at this site.

Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing

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Responsibilities

◆Responsible for specific production lines and/or customer products with regard to overall quality

requirements

and improvements.

✓Coordination of assigned APQP projects and the development and maintenance of process improvement documentation including Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams PMFEA’s, Work Instructions, Inspection Instructions, and others as needed
✓Ability to use quality tools such as Pareto Analysis, SPC, Capability Studies, Poka-Yoke, and Cost of Quality Analysis to reduce defects and waste.
✓Prevention and resolution of customer concerns using problem solving including 8D, A3, 3L5W, and other problem solving methodologies as required
✓Ability to work in a team environment and foster continuous improvement in all aspects of the plant operations.
✓Provide guidance as needed: Layout, Gage Calibration, Floor Inspections/Audits, Quality Checks, etc.
✓Prepare periodic reports and other data for presentations to managers and/or plant personnel.
✓Facilitation of Customer PPAP submission.
✓Review Customer systems for non-conformances.
✓Trace and review status of engineering deviations and change requests.
✓Oversee engineering deviations and engineering changes requiring customer and internal approvals and follow through with completion of changes in a timely manner.
✓Create and update quality documents as needed.
✓Perform other duties as assigned or as needed.

Qualifications

✓Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or an equivalent field preferred
✓3+ years experience in Quality or related field preferably in automotive industry working for a Tier 1 supplier
✓Strong personal computer skills including Microsoft Office and various statistical software packages.
✓Manufacturing experience – preferably in automotive industry working for a Tier 1 supplier.
✓Strong communication skills both written and verbal, organizational skills, and math skills

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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.

Skills

•ASQ CQE preferred
•Work off-shifts periodically to resolve specific issues and problems.
•Strong understanding of products and production processes
•The ability to deal with multiple priorities and deal with stressful situations.
•Experience with: PPAP, PFMEA. APQP, GD&T, Gage R&R, SPC, IATF 16949 , Internal Auditing
•IATF 16949 External and/or Internal Auditor certification preferred

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