Aftermarket Trainer - Western EU

Dana Incorporated; Villefranche-sur-Saône; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated is seeking an experienced Aftermarket Trainer to deliver on-site training in workshops, service centers, and customer sites. You will demonstrate tools and processes, coach trainees, and ensure real-world skill transfer across international field teams.

The role requires fluency in English, French, and Spanish, with up to 50–75% travel. Prior experience in automotive aftermarket training and GD&T proficiency are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Engineering, Quality, Sales, Product Planning, Training, or automotive mechanics.
• Education: Bachelor’s / high school degree in mechanic field.
• Knowledge/experience with ISO/TS-16949 or QS-9000.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training on-site in real work environments.
• Conduct sessions at workshops, service centers, or customer sites.
• Demonstrate tools, equipment, processes, or systems with step-by-step guidance.
• Coach trainees as they perform tasks and ensure practical skills.
• Train customers, dealers, or service partners on proper product usage.

Skills

Presentation skills

Manual dexterity

Training development

GD&T

MS Office

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor or equivalent

ISO/TS-16949 knowledge

Job description

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 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

The Aftermarket Trainer is responsible for delivers training directly in the operational environment (e.g., workshops, service centers, customer sites, or sales locations). The role focuses on practical, on-the-job learning and performance improvement.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Training Delivery (On-Site)
• Conduct training sessions in real work environments
• Demonstrate tools, equipment, processes, or systems
• Provide step-by-step, hands-on instruction
• Practical Skill Development
• Coach trainees while they perform actual tasks
• Ensure trainees can apply knowledge in real situations
• Bridge the gap between theory and practice
• Customer & Partner Support
• Train customers, dealers, or service partners
• Ensure correct product usage, maintenance, or repair
• Support onboarding of new partners or technicians
• Troubleshooting & Technical Guidance (hot line)
• Assist field teams with complex issues
• Provide immediate support during critical situations
• Share best practices based on real-world experience
• Operate the technical hotline
• Feedback & Continuous Improvement
• Collect feedback from trainees and field teams
• Identify skill gaps or recurring issues
• Recommend improvements to training programs and materials
• Standardization & Quality Assurance
• Ensure procedures are followed correctly in the field
• Promote company standards, safety, and quality practices
• Align field execution with corporate guidelines
• Reporting & Communication
• Report training activities and results
• Communicate field insights to training managers or HQ
• Support updates of training content based on field reality

Education And Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred in Engineering, Quality, Sales, Product Planning, Training, or a combination of the three or as Automotive mechanics.
• Education: Bachelor’s / high school degree in mechanic field.
• ISO/TS-16949 or QS-9000 knowledge and experience
• Fluent in (speaking and writing) :
• Mandatory: English
• Mandatory: French
• Mandatory: Spanish

Skills

• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively engage both small and large audiences.
• High level of manual dexterity.
• Proven ability to integrate a broad portfolio of Aftermarket products into cohesive and customer-focused training presentations.
• Demonstrated capability to identify emerging training needs and proactively develop relevant learning materials.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated collaboration and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional, customer-focused communication style with strong written and verbal skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and resolve conflicting interests.
• Proven track record of effective team collaboration.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50–75%.
• Adaptability and cultural awareness.

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.

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