Job Duties and Responsibilities
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
Additional Primary 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 developmentDevelop and maintain prototype and test validation plans to meet key customer program timingAssist and lead root cause analysis of technical issuesProvide technical support to customer during all phases of vehicle development including pre-sourcing, vehicle validation, product validation, vehicle start of production (SOP), and post-SOPPrepare and present test reports confirming requirements have been achievedAnalyze warranty data and develop effective counter measuresCommunicate all engineering and development issues as needed to Dana internal functions including but not limited to; Program Management, Sales, Quality, Warranty, & Engineering ManagementSupport Advanced Program Quality Planning (APQP) activitiesQualifications
Minimum Qualifications Desired :
Education : BSME or BSEE degree. Graduate degree in engineering field is a plus5+ years of experience in axle and / or automotive powertrain related fieldExcellent mechanical aptitude, along with strong analytical capabilityUnderstanding of and / or experience using CAE tools including : ABACUS / FEA / FESAFEWorking experience leading APQP, DVP&R, and DFMEA activitiesStrong knowledge of GD&T and ability to complete stack-upsMust have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within Dana in a professional mannerAbility to develop strong customer relationshipsMust have strong project management experience in order to organize multiple responsibilities and meet multiple deadlinesMust be a self-directed, motivated, and organized individual who is willing to accept responsibilityExcellent written, verbal, and presentation skillsExcellent customer relationship skillsStrong professional presenceMust be able to travel domestically and internationallyAble to complete assignments on timeWilling and able to work extended hours when necessaryWe 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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. However, individuals with valid work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and others authorized to work without employer sponsorship) are encouraged to apply.