Dana Incorporated
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Role Responsibilities
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 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
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Desired:
Education: BSME or BSEE degree. Graduate degree in engineering field is a plus
5+ 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
Excellent customer relationship 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
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.
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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Role Responsibilities
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 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
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Desired:
Education: BSME or BSEE degree. Graduate degree in engineering field is a plus
5+ 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
Excellent customer relationship 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
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.
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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