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Dana Incorporated

Associate Application Engineer

Dana Incorporated, Maumee, Ohio, United States, 43537

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Overview Job Purpose The main responsibilities of this position include the application of Dana axle and driveshaft products and technologies to OE customer passenger and light truck/SUV platforms. This position will be responsible for liaising with engineering subject matter experts and the Dana manufacturing locations providing a creative and positive drive during key program launches.

Responsibilities

Develop product design proposals to meet customer specifications and test requirements

Lead product development and validation activities including: 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

Develop customer relationships

Assist and lead root cause analysis of technical issues

Support Advanced Program Quality Planning (APQP) activities

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 all phases of vehicle development including pre-sourcing, vehicle validation, product validation, vehicle start of production (SOP), and post-SOP

Communicate all engineering and development issues as needed to Dana internal functions – Program Management, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Warranty, and Engineering Management

Prepare and conduct technical presentations (Customer and Dana internal)

Prepare and present test reports confirming requirements have been achieved

Prepare and present damage analysis and other various engineering analysis to demonstrate the integrity of product prior to test

Analyze warranty data and develop effective counter measures

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

Communicate all engineering and development issues as needed to Dana internal functions including but not limited to; Program Management, Sales, Quality, Warranty, & Engineering Management

Minimum Qualifications

Education: BSME or BSMET degree. Graduate degree in engineering field is a plus

Experience in axle and/or automotive powertrain related field

Strong mechanical aptitude, along with strong analytical capability

Understanding of and/or experience using CAE tools including: FEA/FESAFE

Working experience of DVP&R, and DFMEA activities

Must have interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within Dana in a professional manner

Must have the ability to organize multiple responsibilities and meet multiple deadlines

Must be a self-directed, motivated, and organized individual who is willing to accept responsibility

Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

Eagerness to learn

Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally

Able to complete assignments on time

Willing and able to work extended hours when necessary

Equal Opportunity We 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.

Work Authorization 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.

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