Manufacturing Engineer
Dana · Henderson, KY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 28 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Dana (automotive) in Henderson, KY.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, IATF 16949, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC
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How this role compares
Against 23 other live manufacturing postings in Kentucky.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 10+)
Typical $88k–$150k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 83%
- ✓ Lean 38%
- ✓ Six Sigma 38%
- ✓ Root cause 33%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 33%
- ✓ Automation 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for PLC, 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 Manufacturing team at Dana
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 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
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- 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 Henderson
1 other open role at this site.
- Quality Engineer · Quality
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Responsibilities
- ◆Develop and improve production workflows, layouts, and utilization of equipment to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
- ◆Provide technical support to resolve process-related issues, equipment malfunctions, and quality concerns on the shop floor.
- ◆Apply lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to drive process improvements and cost savings.
- ◆Work with engineering, quality, and production teams to integrate new products into manufacturing, including tooling, process validation, and documentation.
- ◆Ensure all manufacturing processes meet safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- ◆Maintain accurate documentation including work instructions, process flows, and engineering change notices.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience
- ✓3+ years of experience
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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
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production within an automotive environment. This role supports continuous improvement initiatives, resolves production issues, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to introduce new products and technologies. The Manufacturing Engineer ensures that all processes comply with safety, environmental, and industry standards while driving operational excellence.
Skills
- •Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing systems, process engineering, and industrial automation.
- •Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions in a dynamic production environment.
- •Capable of managing multiple engineering projects, coordinating resources, and meeting deadlines.
- •Excellent communication skills to work effectively with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams.
- •Proficient in Auto CAD, Autodesk Inventor.
- •Experience with AviX, Visio and MS Project is preferred.
- •Ability to work with vendors, customers and employees of all levels of the organization.
- •PLC experience a plus - Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, Okuma (OSP) and Mori-Seiki (MAPS).
- •IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 experience preferred.
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