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

　　General Description with Scope:Coordinate problem resolution and mistake proofing efforts, implement actions to eliminate scrap and rework, facilitate the resolution of Corrective Action Requests (CARs), serve on Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) teams, insure quality documentation meets IATF requirements, and actively participate on internal audits. Generate control charts for operator use, produce capability studies, and recalculate control limits as required.Interface between corporate and plant engineering. Interface with customers to resolve quality issues and build positive customer/supplier relationships. Lead problem solving efforts for internal quality issues. Interface with suppliers for problem resolution and APQP Activity. Support Six Sigma Black Belt, VA/VE, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing activities.Provide training for employees as needed in quality tools use (SPC, etc.), act as customer liaison.Competencies:Know and adhere to the Quality Systems, Policies, and Procedures.* Know and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Environmental Management System.* Know and adhere to all applicable safety rules and procedures.* Knowledge of Statistical Methods.* Knowledge of Quality Management Tools.* Knowledge of Manufacturing technologies to assist in always supporting the needs of the customer.* Knowledge of various automotive disciplines (FMEA, 8-D, etc.)*  Knowledge of customer specific requirements and quality systems (i.e., Ford 4.9).* Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering specifications.Key Responsibilities/Deliverables:* Represent quality in APQP/Change Management for new/changed products. Complete all assignments including APQP quality deliverables.* Define dimensional control methods and early production containment.* Create gage specifications, quote, release, and approve for use.* Define, document, and implement gage use instructions, calibrations, mastering, PM requirements and required spares.* Perform measurement system analysis on existing and new gages, formulate actions addressing deficiencies.* Generate Process Control Plans derived from Process Flow Diagrams and PFMEA's to ensure product compliance to specifications.* Create Control Plan driven process evaluations and recording documents for use in manufacturing and testing.* Define, plan, direct, analyze and report statistical analysis and capability of product/process features.* Define, plan, direct the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) on new or changed products.* Interact with customers on product development, identification of special characteristics, APQP and launch activities.* Provide assistance to the plant on problem solving and corrective actions.* Support and establish error proofing methods and verification.* Provide training in quality methods.* Deviation tracking and elimination* Customer/Supplier concern resolution* Supervise and Direct Quality Auditors* MRB support and elimination* Document Control* Ensure the effective containment of nonconforming product* Other related assignments or projects as directed by management

　　Requirements and Education

　　Education Required/Preferred:* Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in Qua