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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 Weld 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 Weld Engineer ensures that all processes comply with safety, environmental, and industry standards while driving operational excellence.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert for all welding operations within the facility, including MIG Welding, Friction Welding, and Resistance Welding processes.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and continuously improve welding processes to ensure product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and compliance with customer requirements.
• Lead and complete the annual AIAG CQI-15 Welding System Assessment, including coordinating assessments, identifying gaps, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining compliance with customer and industry standards.
• Establish, validate, and maintain welding parameters, control plans, work instructions, and process documentation for all welding operations.
• Develop and improve production workflows, manufacturing layouts, and equipment utilization to increase productivity, optimize throughput, and reduce waste.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production teams by troubleshooting welding process issues, equipment malfunctions, and quality concerns to minimize downtime and improve performance.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste, improve process capability, enhance weld quality, and achieve cost savings.
• Analyze welding data, process metrics, and quality trends to identify opportunities for improvement and implement sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams to support new product launches, tooling development, process validation, and production readiness activities.
• Lead process qualification and validation activities for new and modified welding equipment, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for weld-related defects, customer concerns, and internal quality issues.
• Ensure all welding and manufacturing processes comply with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements.
• Support operator training and qualification programs to ensure adherence to welding standards, best practices, and process controls.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost reduction objectives.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, engineering change notices (ECNs), and process specifications.
• Evaluate new welding technologies, equipment, and automation opportunities to improve manufacturing performance and support future business growth.
• Participate in customer audits, internal audits, and supplier reviews related to welding processes and quality system requirements.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience
• 3+ years of experience

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.

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