Sr. Engineer, Applications

Dana Canada Corp.; Maumee (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana in the United States is seeking a seasoned engineer to drive product design and validation for automotive powertrain components. You will lead DFMEA, design reviews, CAD drawings, FEA, and prototype validation while coordinating with program management, sales, manufacturing, and quality teams.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, excellent analytical skills, and hands-on experience with APQP and DVP&R processes. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: BSME or BSEE degree; graduate degree is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical capability.
• Experience leading APQP, DVP&R, and DFMEA activities.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop product design proposals to meet customer specifications and test requirements.
• Lead product development and validation including DFMEA, design reviews, CAD drawings, FEA.
• Support cost savings initiatives and proposals.
• Ensure design reviews support gated program management process.
• Provide technical support during pre-sourcing and vehicle development phases.
• Communicate engineering issues to Dana internal functions (PM, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality).
• Prepare technical presentations and lead reviews with Customers and Dana program reviews.
• Prepare and present damage analyses to demonstrate product integrity before test.
• Propose design concepts for cost savings and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize design for manufacturing and timing.
• Maintain and drive Dana engineering processes globally.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

BS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (BSME/BSEE)

Tools

ABACUS/FEA

Job description

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Role Specific Primary Duties:

• Develop product design proposals to meet customer specifications and test requirements
• Lead product development and validation activities including through the quotation phase: DFMEA, design reviews, drawing and model creation (CAD), finite element analysis (FEA)
• Develop and support cost savings initiatives and proposals
• Ensure design reviews are completed as planned in order to support a gated program management process
• Provide technical support to customer during the pre-sourcing phase of the project
• Communicate all engineering and development issues as needed to Dana internal functions – Program Management, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Warranty, and Engineering Management
• Prepare technical presentations and conduct detailed reviews both with Customers and at Dana internal program reviews
• Prepare and present damage analysis and other various engineering analysis to demonstrate the integrity of product prior to test
• Proposes and critiques design concepts for cost savings initiatives with issue resolution
• Responsible for utilizing the resources of the various support groups to provide an optimized design which can be manufactured economically and according to the project timing requirements
• Maintain and drive Dana engineering processes globally

AdditionalPrimary Duties:

• Lead product development and validation activities including through the quotation phase: DFMEA, design reviews, drawing and model creation (CAD), finite element analysis (FEA), prototype builds, DV/PV testing, NVH verification, design for manufacturing, and key supplier development
• Develop and maintain prototype and test validation plans to meet key customer program timing
• Assist and lead root cause analysis of technical issues
• Provide technical support to customer during all phases of vehicle development including pre-sourcing, vehicle validation, product validation, vehicle start of production (SOP), and post-SOP
• Prepare and present test reports confirming requirements have been achieved
• Analyze warranty data and develop effective counter measures
• Communicate all engineering and development issues as needed to Dana internal functions including but not limited to; Program Management, Sales, Quality, Warranty, & Engineering Management
• Support Advanced Program Quality Planning (APQP) activities

Minimum Qualifications Desired:

• Education: BSME or BSEE degree. Graduate degree in engineering field is a plus
• 7+ years of experience in axle and/or automotive powertrain related field
• Excellent mechanical aptitude, along with strong analytical capability
• Understanding of and/or experience using CAE tools including: ABACUS/FEA/FESAFE
• Working experience leading APQP, DVP&R, and DFMEA activities
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and ability to complete stack-ups
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within Dana in a professional manner
• Ability to develop strong customer relationships
• Must have strong project management experience in order 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
• Strong professional presence
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally
• Able to complete assignments on time
• Willing and able to work extended hours when necessary

Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.