Industrial Engineer

Company: Dana Corp
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: May 3, 2024

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 three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway 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 purpose of the Industrial Engineer is to apply engineering principles and methods withing a manufacturing setting to optimize systems and processes. The main goal is to improve efficiency, productivity, and overall performance within our Ft Wayne, IN manufacturing facility.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Under minimal supervision,

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• Make complex analyses of current and proposed methods and layouts for manufacturing/assembly processes and equipment within the facility.
  
• Establish standards based on observation, AviX, standard elemental data, motion economy, ergonomics and OSHA regulations.
  
• Complete complex cost estimates for continuous improvement activities.
  
• Maintain and audit production cycle time database for KPI system and Finance Cost Model.
  
• Use lean tools including VSM, PFEP and MIF to identify waste and other OFIs. Plan and help execute the necessary actions towards true North.
  
• The use of computers as well as the development of spreadsheets, CAD drawings and other tools or systems is required in most aspects of the job.
  
• Read and interpret full range of manufacturing/engineering documents.
  
• Communicate with operators and all levels of management, promoting the culture of continuous improvement.
  
• Partner with customers in Operations and elsewhere to establish continuous improvement initiatives for implementation.
  
• Perform other assigned duties incidental to the occupation.
  
  
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
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  • B.S.I.E., B.S.I.E.T., or bachelor's degree in related engineering or technology field plus 6 years of varied manufacturing experience.
    
  • Supervisor may periodically adjust hours to support activities on 3rd or 2nd Shifts.
    
    
    
    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
    
    
    
    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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