Applications Engineer - Powertrain Launch & Support

Dana Corp; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp in Maumee, OH is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide technical support to internal and external customers and to drive the launch process for drivetrain components.

The role involves leading cross-functional teams through design reviews, launches, and production issues, sizing components for vehicle applications, and delivering technical proposals and presentations to customers and Dana stakeholders. International travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BSME preferred; other engineering degrees considered with strong design experience.
• 5+ years' experience in design or manufacture of powertrain components & assemblies for automotive industry.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and strong analytical capability.
• Understanding of engineering prints and specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong project management & follow-up skills to handle multiple deadlines.
• Knowledge of automotive quality standards: APQP, DVP&R, 8D, PPAP, VE/VA, FMEA.
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Design Review (Launch) Process with Dana groups to meet program timing.
• Lead programs through critical launch and production issues.
• Provide engineering responsibility for customer product development across multiple programs.
• Use Application Analysis tool to size driveshaft U joint series and tubes for vehicle applications.
• Perform technical problem solving to address issues quickly.
• Develop design proposals to meet customer specs and test requirements.
• Prepare and conduct technical presentations for customers and Dana teams.
• Define proposals including sizing, priority, and requirements per the Design Review Process.
• Develop and manage documents such as DVP&Rs and DFMEAs to support programs.
• Collaborate with Dana internal functions during sourcing, vehicle development, launch, and production.
• Collaborate with external customers and suppliers.
• Interface with customer engineering to support build phases.
• Track and drive Lessons Learned to closure across programs.
• Other duties as requested by Manager.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical skills

Engineering drawings

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Travel willingness

Education

BSME preferred

Other engineering degrees with design experience

Job description

Dana Corp in Maumee, OH is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide technical support to internal and external customers and to drive the launch process for drivetrain components.

The role involves leading cross-functional teams through design reviews, launches, and production issues, sizing components for vehicle applications, and delivering technical proposals and presentations to customers and Dana stakeholders. International travel may be required.