Engineer, Applications

Dana Incorporated; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated in Maumee, OH is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide technical support to customers and drive the launch process for drivetrain components. The role spans design reviews, program management and collaboration with internal teams to deliver on time.

The successful candidate will have a four-year mechanical engineering degree and 5+ years in powertrain design or manufacturing, with strong problem-solving, communication and travel readiness for domestic and international

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; other engineering degrees considered with strong product design experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in design or manufacture of powertrain components for the automotive industry.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and analytical capability.
• Understanding of engineering prints and specifications.
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills; ability to build customer relationships.
• Strong project management and follow-up skills to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Design Review (Launch) process with Dana groups to meet program timing.
• Lead programs through launch and production issues.
• Provide engineering responsibility for customer product development across multiple programs.
• Use analysis tools to size driveshaft components for vehicle applications.
• Perform technical problem solving to address issues quickly.
• Develop design proposals to meet customer specifications and test requirements.
• Prepare and conduct technical presentations to customers and Dana internal teams.
• Define proposals including sizing, priority, and requirements following the Design Review.
• Develop and manage DVP&Rs and DFMEAs to support programs.
• Collaborate with Dana functions and suppliers during sourcing, development, launch and production.
• Interface with customer engineering and other disciplines to support builds.
• Track Lessons Learned items to closure and share across programs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Written/verbal communication

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Education

BSME preferred

Degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

Job Purpose

The Applications Engineering team is responsible for the technical interface with Dana’s global drivetrain customers. The main responsibility of this position is to provide technical support to internal & external customers and drive the launch process.

Job Purpose

The Applications Engineering team is responsible for the technical interface with Dana’s global drivetrain customers. The main responsibility of this position is to provide technical support to internal & external customers and drive the launch process.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Drive the Design Review (Launch) Process by working with the required Dana groups to ensure activities are successfully completed to support the program according to program timing.
• Lead program(s) through critical launch and production issues.
• Engineering responsibility for customer product development, often working on multiple programs at the same time.
• Use Application Analysis tool to develop appropriate product (typically driveshaft U joint series and tube, axle model/gear, gearbox) sizing for vehicle applications.
• Perform technical problem solving to urgently address issues quickly.
• Develop design proposals to meet customer specifications and test requirements.
• Prepare and conduct technical presentations (Customer and Dana internal).
• Define proposals, including sizing, priority, and requirements, following the Design Review Process.
• Develop and manage documents such as DVP&Rs and DFMEAs, etc., to support customer programs.
• Work collaboratively with Dana internal functions – Program Management, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Warranty, and Engineering Management during sourcing, vehicle development, launch, and production.
• Work collaboratively with Dana external customers and suppliers.
• Interface with customer engineering and other disciplines as required to provide complete support through all build phases of development.
• Track and drive Lessons Learned items to closure. Provide a read across to various customer programs.
• Other as requested by Manager

Education And Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) preferred. Consideration may be given to candidates with other engineering degrees such as manufacturing, industrial or aeronautical with strong experience in product design.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in design or manufacture of powertrain components & assemblies for the automotive industry, ideally axle, gearbox, PTU, disconnects, propshaft and eDrive systems.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude, along with strong analytical capability.
• Understanding of engineering prints and specifications.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within Dana and customers in a professional manner. Ability to develop strong customer relationships
• Must have strong project management/follow-up skills in order to organize multiple responsibilities and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of automotive quality standards including APQP, DVP&R, 8D, PPAP,VE/VA, & FMEA
• Must be self-directed and motivated individual who is willing to accept responsibility.
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.
• Willing and able to work excess hours when necessary.
• Must be able and willing to travel domestically and internationally.