Team Lead, Traction Motor

Dana Canada Corp.; Boucherville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative automotive firm located in Boucherville is seeking an experienced engineering professional to lead product development and validation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 5 years of experience in automotive, and strong knowledge of electrification products. You will be responsible for developing design proposals, conducting technical presentations, and providing support throughout vehicle development phases. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a diverse team driving innovation forward.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive experience in automotive or similar field.
• 3 years in team management for electrification products.
• Proficient in leading APQP, DVP&R, and DFMEA activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop product design proposals and validate test requirements.
• Lead product development and validation activities.
• Analyze warranty data and develop effective counter measures.

Skills

Product development

Team management

Technical presentations

Automotive electrification sector knowledge

Analytical capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAE tools (ABAQUS/ANSYS/FESAFE)

Job description

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop product design proposals to meet customer specifications and test requirements
• Lead product development and validation activities including: DFMEA, design reviews, drawing and model creation (CAD), finite element analysis (FEA), prototype builds, DV/PV testing, NVH verification, design for manufacturing, stack-ups, and key supplier development
• Develop and maintain prototype and test validation plans (DVP&R) to meet key customer program milestones
• Lead and assist root cause analysis of technical issues
• Support Advanced Program Quality Planning (APQP) activities
• Develop and support cost savings initiatives and proposals
• Ensure design reviews are completed as planned to support a gated program management process
• Provide technical support to customers during all phases of vehicle development including pre-sourcing, vehicle validation, product validation, vehicle start of production (SOP), and post-SOP
• Prepare and conduct technical presentations (Customer and Dana internal)
• Analyze test data to verify conformance to requirements and establish action plans as needed
• Analyze warranty data and develop effective counter measures
• Propose and critique design concepts for cost savings initiatives
• Utilize the resources of the various support groups to provide an optimized design which can be manufactured economically and according to the project timing requirements
• Communicate all engineering and development issues as needed to Dana internal functions including but not limited to; Engineering Project Management, Program Management, Quality, Warranty, & Engineering Management

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5 years of progressive experience in automotive or similar field
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in team management in a similar role / development of electrification products
• Knowledge of the automotive electrification sector
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Effective listener and communicator
• Proficient technical skills Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Excel, Project
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive and forward thinking
• Able to effectively interface with other disciplines in the organization to achieve results
• Excellent mechanical aptitude, along with strong analytical capability
• Understanding of and/or experience using CAE tools including: ABAQUS/ANSYS/FESAFE
• Demonstrated experience leading APQP, DVP&R, and DFMEA activities
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and ability to understand prints / stack-ups
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside of Dana in a professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to organize multiple responsibilities and meet multiple deadlines
• Must be a self-directed, motivated, and organized individual who is willing to accept responsibility
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally
• Willing and able to complete assignments on time

Join our team of 40,000 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.