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.
· 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.