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Quality Engineer

Dana Incorporated

Danville, KYFull-time$7.25/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$7.25/hr
Location
Danville, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Dana Incorporated is hiring a Quality Engineer. Dana Incorporated is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support manufacturing operations and customer programs. This role ensures product quality, leads continuous improvement initiatives, and supports new product launches through APQP. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about problem-solving and process improvement.

Key focus areas include Responsible for specific production lines and/or customer products with regard to overall quality requirements and improvements, Coordinate assigned APQP projects and develop/update Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, APQP Documentation, PMFEA's, Inspection Instructions, and Design and develop specialized gaging as needed.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Engineering and 2+ Years Manufacturing Quality Experience. Important skills include APQP, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, PMFEA's, Inspection Instructions, and Quality System Procedures. Preferred (not required): Tier 1 Automotive Supplier Experience, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and Internal Auditing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

APQPControl PlansProcess Flow DiagramsPMFEA'sInspection InstructionsQuality System ProceduresQuality System InstructionsPareto AnalysisMistake Proofing DevicesCost of Quality AnalysisVisual IndicatorsCapability StudiesStatistical Tools7D8DFive WhysProblem Solving ProcessesCollaborationContinuous ImprovementLayoutGage CalibrationFloor InspectionsAuditsQuality ChecksPPAP SubmissionCustomer Systems ReviewEngineering DeviationsChange RequestsQuality Documents CreationQuality Documents UpdateQuality ToolsQuality MethodologiesPFMEAGD&TSPCCapability AnalysisGage R&RCalibration SystemsAnalytical AbilitiesEffective CommunicationManage Multiple PrioritiesMicrosoft OfficeStatistical SoftwareHighly OrganizedAttention to DetailTier 1 Automotive Supplier ExperienceIATF 16949ISO 14001Internal Auditing

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field or Equivalent Experience2-4 Years of Experience in Manufacturing Quality RoleExperience Supporting APQP and Product LaunchesAutomotive Manufacturing Quality RoleASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Similar Certification

Full job description

Experience Required

2 - 4 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

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

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support our manufacturing operations and customer programs. This role is responsible for ensuring product quality, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting new product launches through APQP. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about problem-solving and process improvement.

Job Duties and 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/or update of the following: Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, APQP Documentation, PMFEA's, Inspection Instructions, and others as needed

Design and development of specialized gaging as needed.

Design and development of Quality system procedures and instructions as needed to maintain Quality System.

Prevention and reduction of waste through the use of quality Tools, such as, but not limited to: Pareto analysis, Mistake Proofing Devices, Cost of Quality Analysis, Visual Indicators, Capability

Studies, and other statistical tools.

Prevention and resolution of Customer Concerns through the use of problem resolution tools such as 7D, 8D, Five Whys, etc., and problem-solving processes.

Ability to work in a team environment and foster continuous improvement in all aspects of the plant operations.

Provide guidance to the quality engineering technicians as needed with regard to the following areas: 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 of Customer systems for non-conformances

Trace and review the status of engineering deviations and change requests

Support the APQP process

Create and update quality documents as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned or as needed.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).

2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing quality role (automotive preferred).

Experience supporting APQP and product launches.

Strong understanding of quality tools and methodologies.

Skills and Competencies

Tier 1 automotive supplier experience.

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification.

Hands-on experience with:

PPAP, APQP, PFMEA

GD&T

SPC and capability analysis

Gage R&R and calibration systems

Familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and internal auditing.

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

Effective communication and teamwork skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and statistical software

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of r ace, color, s ex, age, national origin, r eligion, s exual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

1395510400

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