Team DAVCO – Careers

DAVCO is recognized in the Truck and Off Highway industry as a leading, customer focused organization with high standards for Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering. DAVCO has been in business in the Ann Arbor/Saline area since 1976 and provides a wide range of diesel fuel/water separator products designed for tough commercial applications for both the On-Highway and Off-Highway markets including Heavy Duty trucks, Medium Duty trucks, Industrial, Gen Set, Construction, Military and Marine applications.

Candidates must have a high school education or equivalent, be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check.

DAVCO offers its full-time employees competitive pay, and a comprehensive best in class benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, and life insurance. In addition, DAVCO provides paid vacation and personal time.

DAVCO is a non-smoking, clean manufacturing facility where the noise level is moderate. All positions require regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

Current Openings in Saline, Michigan

Assembly Associate

An Assembly Associate performs assembly activities of a semi-repetitive nature using a variety of hand-held/controlled power tools. Must be available for either 1st shift (6am to 2:30pm) or 2nd shift (Monday through Thursday, 2:30pm to 1:00am) though hours can vary. Please express your preference for 1st or 2nd shift. All interested applicants should complete the form below.

Quality Technician

Inspects products manufactured or processed to ensure compliance with contract specifications by performing the following duties. Must have experience with PPAP, CMM, gauging, and basic manufacturing processes. All interested applicants should complete the form below.

Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Operator

A Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Operator assembles circuit board assemblies repetitively, working on the shop floor by performing the following duties:

• Regular, reliable, consistent, and punctual attendance.
• Assembles product according to work instructions.
• Operates automated equipment (Screen printer, pick and place, reflow and automated inspection equipment) according to work instructions
• Inspects product in accordance to IPC-A-610
• Assemble boxes, cases and/or other materials as needed for finished product.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment and communicate clearly with others.
• Must have the ability to demonstrate ‘attention to detail’ in an effort to produce first-class quality assembling process and quality of product.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Monitor and maintain inventory parts, components at work station.
• Conserve resources and supplies to facilitate minimum waste.
• Inform supervisor of any part or equipment defects to ensure a prompt response to the issue.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Overtime may be assigned.
• Required to work during inventory by physically counting or weighing the materials/parts and recording results.

Must be available for either 1st shift (6am to 2:30pm)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED, Basic computer skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS: English

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic math

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger or feel, talk and/or hear. May occasionally be required to stoop, kneel or crouch. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Some assembly areas may require regularly lifting of 35 to 75 pounds. Safety equipment (PPE) is required, including steel toe shoes and eye protection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Non-smoking, clean manufacturing facility with cross functional empowered teams. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All interested applicants should complete the form below.

Senior Project Engineer

Combine technical expertise with product design and development knowledge to direct, plan, organize, coordinate, control, and integrate completion of engineering projects. The ideal candidate is mechanically/electronically inclined, hands-on, has a can-do attitude, and uses natural curiosity solving technical problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and develop designs satisfying performance, fit/form/function, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Participate in APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities from project initiation through launch.
• Support current product troubleshooting, analysis, and customer-focused problem-solving.
• Serve as customer and supplier technical contact using professionalism and sense of urgency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally.
• Support product development initiatives and contribute to technology and process improvement.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities.
• Specify validation requirements, support lab/field testing, analyze data and report findings.
• Create Engineering BOM’s (Bill of Materials).
• Develop engineering specifications and procedures.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Balance multiple priorities under general direction.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering sciences or equivalent. Master’s Degree desirable.
• 5 or more years Engineering experience.
• Knowledge and demonstrated application of engineering fundamentals, practices, and procedures.
• Self-starter who demonstrates high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience using APQP and new product development processes.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Successful systems integration experience.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using SolidWorks 3D CAD and print creation.
• Mechatronics expertise and application.
• Experience in materials development.
• Knowledge of casting design and understanding of engine vibration.
• Experience working with commercial vehicles.

LANGUAGE SKILLS – English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Extended time may be required working on a computer. Specific vision requirements include close vision (20” or less), distance vision (20’ or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. May require out-of-area/overnight travel. May be required to lift/move up to 35 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Non-smoking, clean manufacturing facility with cross-functional, empowered teams. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

All interested applicants should complete the form below.