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.
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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.
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.
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