Engineer, Applications

Dana Incorporated; United States; In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Dana Incorporated is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide technical support to internal and external customers and drive the launch process for drivetrain programs.

You will lead design reviews, coordinate with Dana groups, and manage product development from concept through production, across multiple programs. A four-year mechanical engineering degree and at least five years in powertrain design/manufacture are required, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Competenze

• Four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) preferred or other engineering degree with strong product design experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in design or manufacture of powertrain components & assemblies for automotive industry (axle, gearbox, PTU, propshaft, eDrive systems).
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and analytical capability.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build customer relationships and work across Dana and customer teams.
• Must have project management and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of automotive quality standards (APQP, DVP&R, 8D, PPAP, VE/VA, FMEA).
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally.

Mansioni

• Drive the Design Review (Launch) Process with Dana groups to meet program timing.
• Lead programs through launch and production issues.
• Engineer customer product development responsibilities across multiple programs.
• Use analysis tools to size driveshaft and related components 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.
• Define proposals including sizing, priority, and requirements per the Design Review Process.
• Develop/manage documents like DVP&Rs and DFMEAs to support programs.
• Collaborate with Dana internal functions and external customers/suppliers throughout sourcing, development, launch, and production.
• Interface with customer engineering and other disciplines across build phases.
• Track and close Lessons Learned and share insights across programs.
• Perform other duties as required by Manager.

Conoscenze

Powertrain design

Mechanical design

Project management

Customer interaction

Problem solving

Documentation

Presentation skills

Formazione

BS Mechanical Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

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&Rs, 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.
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