Weld Engineer

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,…