Supplier Quality 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 – 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 candidate will be a key member of the Quality Team, responsible for managing the Supplier Not Conformities impacting Reggio Plants and managing sampling activities and approvals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage the PPAP (Product Part Approval Process) for new programs, engineering changes and process improvements received by suppliers.
Review and Approve of Supplier PPAP submission.
Support APQP Process.
Monitor Supplier Quality Not Conformances in Dana1Source for compliance and current requirements as needed for the business unit, identifying, and escalating high impact issues
Travel to suppliers as necessary. Generate and distribute visitation reports.
Monitoring and tracking prevention and resolution of Supplier concerns
Ability to work in a team environment and foster continuous improvement in all aspects of the plant operations.
Prepare periodic reports and other data to presentations to managers and/or plant personnel.
Trace and review status of engineering deviations and change reports

Education and Qualifications

University bachelor degree

Skills and Competencies

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Quality Engineering preferred.
Experience in Quality department (preferable in Automotive Sector), preferable 3/4 years.
Basic experiences on Automotive core tools (such as PPAP, FMEA, APQP, GD&T, Gage R&R, Calibration, SPC) and international standards such as ISO 14001.

Essential skills:

• Comprehension of technical drawings.
• Ability to speak and write in English
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment utilizing Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to permit effective interaction with all levels of Dana, internal Customers and external suppliers.
• Self-directed and motivated individual with excellent organizational skills and accepts responsibility.

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.

Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.