Sr. Engineer, Applications

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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 pre-sourcing activities .    Alongside supporting global key business chase opportunities, this position will also  be responsible for  driving Dana engineering process standards .   Primary duties include, but are not limited to the following:

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 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 

Minimum Qualifications Desired:

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

7+ 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