Sr. Weld Engineer
Dana · Warren, MI
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 6 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Dana (automotive) in Warren, MI. Hands-on responsibility for troubleshooting and repair of production welding equipment in support of the maintenance department.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause, FMEA, Control plans, Robotics, Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $78k–$162k.
Median of the low and high ends of 25 live postings that list pay, out of 70 manufacturing engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 69 other live manufacturing postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $78k–$162k, from 25 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- New product launch 64%
- Tooling 53%
- Lean 39%
- ✓ Root cause 34%
- ✓ FMEA 34%
- Team leadership 29%
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This plant: Dana in Warren
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Responsibilities
- ◆Hands-on responsibility for weld engineering projects such as production process development, weld equipment maintenance needs, instructions, and weld station methods.
- ◆Review and analyze production, quality assurance, maintenance and other operational reports to identify non-conformities in product weld quality and output and resolve production problems.
- ◆Perform weld capability analysis. Troubleshoot and correct weld instability and welding equipment capability.
- ◆Participate in initial engineering control plan and procedures to assure product process capability to achieve quality products.
- ◆Responsible for writing weld process instructions.
- ◆Hands-on responsibility for troubleshooting and repair of production welding equipment in support of the maintenance department.
- ◆Responsible for fundamental operator training as well as advanced robot training for production and maintenance personnel.
- ◆Daily technical support to production operations.
- ◆Maintain process documentation describing control of manufacturing process (FMEA, control plan, operator check sheets, operator and gauge work instructions, process sheets, deviation postings, Poka-Yoke check sheets, PM check sheets, tool matrix postings).
- ◆Participate with DCP teams for problem solving and continuous improvement of process, documentation and control plans.
- ◆Maintain action plans for continuous improvement of weld department measurables.
- ◆Maintain action plan for continuous improvement for weld department, coordinate efforts for plant goals and objectives with Area Manager.
- ◆Remain current with the latest technology developments, and benchmarking and testing of new technology.
- ◆Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s Degree in welding metallurgy and or welding technology, plus four years practical experience or ten years equivalent work experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
- ✓Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is current or can obtain a CWI is preferred.
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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 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.
Job Purpose
This is a weld engineering position for primary support to the manufacturing operations within the plant.
This facility has all Fanuc / Lincoln GMAW processes.
Skills
- •Ability to lead root cause analysis, interpret complex data, and implement high-impact solutions.
- •Work effectively with teams across engineering, production, quality, and leadership.
- •Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- •Ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence decision-making.
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