Team Lead, Traction Motor

Dana Incorporated; Boucherville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive solutions provider in Montérégie is seeking a Team Lead, Traction Motor to oversee the design and development of electric motors. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, extensive experience in team management, and a strong background in the automotive electrification sector. Responsibilities include leading product development, conducting technical presentations, and ensuring high quality standards throughout the process.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive experience in automotive or similar field.
• 3 years in team management in a similar role.
• Knowledge of the automotive electrification sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop product design proposals.
• Lead product development and validation activities.
• Conduct technical presentations for customers.

Skills

team management

strong analytical capability

excellent interpersonal skills

excellent written communication

proficient in Microsoft Office

mechanical aptitude

effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAE tools (ABAQUS/ANSYS/FESAFE)

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose: The Team Lead, Traction Motor will lead part of the engineering efforts of major projects in electric motor developments. The Team Lead, Traction Motor will be responsible for a team of design and development of electric motors from concept to production, ensuring high quality standards throughout.

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

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
• Excellent customer relationship skills
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally
• Willing and able to complete assignments on time